/un string"/ , v.t., unstrung, unstringing .
1. to deprive of strings: to unstring a violin.
2. to take from a string: to unstring beads.
3. to loosen the strings of: to unstring a bow.
4. to relax the tension of.
5. to relax unduly, or weaken (the nerves).
6. to weaken the nerves of.
[ 1605-15; UN- 2 + STRING ]