Birds on strings? (5)
I believe the answer is:
kites
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.
Can you help me to learn more?
(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" .)