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Strand

UK /["/strænd/"]/US /["/strænd/"]/

Definition

a single thin piece of thread, wire, hair, etc.

In simple words: A long, thin piece of something, like hair or thread.

Examples

The ship got stuck on a sand strand near the coast.
He found a single strand of hair on his jacket after the meeting.
Several people were left stranded after the train service was canceled.
The necklace was made from a beautiful strand of pearls.
They discovered an ancient strand of DNA during the research.
He began to strand his ideas when the project hit numerous problems.
The marooned sailors were stranded on the island without any supplies.

Usage notes

Commonly used to discuss materials like thread, hair, or DNA. Not appropriate for informal contexts or slang.

Grammar pattern

strand + object

Memory hint

Think of a 'strand' of spaghetti hanging from a fork.

Collocations

long
thick
thin
twirl
twist
weave
strand of
important
main
different
bring together
draw together
pull together
come together
strand to
strand in
strand within
strands of opinion
strands of thought

Synonyms

thread
string
fiber
line

Antonyms

clump
bundle

Common mistakes

Confused with 'land' in pronunciation.
Using 'strand' as a verb when it's only a noun here.