strand strand /ˈstrænd/

noun

1. () A necklace made by stringing objects together  ( chain , string , strand )
   a necklace made by stringing objects together
    A string of beads
   a string of beads
    A strand of pearls
   a strand of pearls
   
   
2. () Line consisting of a complex of fibers or filaments that are twisted together to form a thread or a rope or a cable  ( strand )
   line consisting of a complex of fibers or filaments that are twisted together to form a thread or a rope or a cable
   
3. () A pattern forming a unity within a larger structural whole  ( strand )
   a pattern forming a unity within a larger structural whole
    He tried to pick up the strands of his former life
   he tried to pick up the strands of his former life
    I could hear several melodic strands simultaneously
   I could hear several melodic strands simultaneously
   
4. A poetic term for a shore (as the area periodically covered and uncovered by the tides)  ( strand )
   a poetic term for a shore (as the area periodically covered and uncovered by the tides)
   
5. A very slender natural or synthetic fiber  ( fibril , filament , strand )
   a very slender natural or synthetic fiber
   
   

verb

1. () Leave stranded or isolated with little hope of rescue  ( maroon , strand )
   leave stranded or isolated with little hope of rescue
    The travellers were marooned
   the travellers were marooned
   
2. Bring to the ground  ( ground , run aground , strand )
   bring to the ground
    The storm grounded the ship
   the storm grounded the ship
   
3. Drive (a vessel) ashore  ( strand )
   drive (a vessel) ashore
   

 Strand

noun

1. A street in west central London famous for its theaters and hotels  ( Strand )
   a street in west central London famous for its theaters and hotels
    After the theater show, we strolled down the Strand, enjoying the vibrant night atmosphere.
   After the theater show, we strolled down the Strand, enjoying the vibrant night atmosphere.