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Birds on strings? (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

kites

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This clue could be a double definition.

'birds' is the first definition.
(I know this)

'strings?' is the second definition.
The answer and definition can be both man-made objects as well as being plural nouns.
Perhaps there's an association between them I don't understand?

'on' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for kites that I've seen before include "Birds of prey - flying toys" , "Large hawks or flying toys" , "More than one toy" , "Aerial toys; birds" , "Small hawks" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.
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