callithump

noun

Definition of callithumpnext
as in string

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  1. string
  2. train
  3. column
  4. line
  5. parade
Noun
  • The track opens with piano and a sparkling string arrangement while Bryan takes the first verse.
    — Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Choose solid objects over anything with netting, strings, ropes, ribbons or other materials in which an animal could become entangled.
    — Katie Koschalk, Scientific American, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of string
Noun
  • The silhouette of the gown was mostly form-fitting with a pleated hemline and fabric that created a small train.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026
  • An unoccupied vehicle was stuck on the railroad tracks and was hit by a train, police said.
    — Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of train
Noun
  • The artwork extends across an iron column, a beam, the ceiling, and the surrounding walls.
    — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 13 Oct. 2026
  • In his Sunday column this week, Jim Cramer noted that this market is facing several headwinds — both at home and abroad.
    — Zev Fima, CNBC, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of column
Noun
  • However, these targets refer to the robot-building process described in the video and do not establish a production-line output rate or a timeline for commercial deliveries.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The line opens at $228 and goes up to $448 and includes insulated jackets and vests, fleece hoodies, leggings, quarter-zip mocknecks and joggers.
    — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of line
Noun
  • That would be detectable, too, even if all of the planets don’t actually join the transit parade.
    — Phil Plait, Scientific American, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The 76ers hope the list of fiascos ends with James and Brown — and with a parade down Broad Street.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of parade
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“Callithump.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/callithump. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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