"first string" meaning in English

See first string in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} first string (uncountable)
  1. the members of a sports team who play regularly at the start of a match (rather than being substituted on) Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-first_string-en-noun-saPtufu0
  2. the first violinist in an orchestra. Tags: uncountable Related terms: first-string
    Sense id: en-first_string-en-noun-ynA2Qk6u Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 27 73

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