A string attached to the back of something, often used for support, control, or suspension.
Compound of 'back' + 'string' (from Old Norse 'strengr'). Emerged in practical applications where items needed to be suspended or controlled from behind.
Medieval puppet masters used backstrings to control entire performances—these simple fibers became the ancestor of modern marionette technology that still amazes audiences today!
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