strand

noun
UK: /strænd/
US: /strænd/

  1. A single thin piece of thread, hair, or wire.

    1. I found a strand of hair on my coat.
    2. The jeweler used a fine strand of gold to create the delicate necklace, ensuring its beauty.

  2. A part of something, such as an idea, argument, story etc, that has many parts.

    1. This book has many strands.
    2. The author weaves together several strands of the narrative, creating a complex and engaging plot.

  3. The land along the edge of the sea or a lake.

    1. We walked along the strand.
    2. They strolled along the sandy strand, enjoying the gentle breeze and the sound of the waves.

Synonyms

thread element shore abandon
strand verb

  1. To find yourself in a difficult situation, without help or money.

    1. The storm may strand you.
    2. If the airline cancels your flight, you could be stranded at the airport for hours.

  2. To drive or leave a boat or ship on land so that it cannot move, or to be in this situation.

    1. The boat was stranded ashore.
    2. High tide stranded the small sailboat on the beach, leaving it tilted precariously until the water returned.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "strand" in English means: A single thin piece of thread, hair, or wire., A part of something, such as an idea, argument, story etc, that has many parts., The land along the edge of the sea or a lake..

The phonetic transcription of "strand" is /strænd/ in British English and /strænd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "strand": thread, element, shore, abandon.

Example usage of "strand": "I found a strand of hair on my coat.". More examples on the page.