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 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.