strand

[strænd]

strand Definition

  • 1a single thin piece of thread, wire, hair, etc.
  • 2a length of something twisted or wound together
  • 3a beach or shore, especially a sandy one

Using strand: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "strand" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She plucked a strand of hair from her face.

  • Example

    The necklace was made of gold strands.

  • Example

    The ship was stranded on the rocky strand.

  • Example

    We spent the day lounging on the sunny strand.

strand Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for strand

Idioms Using strand

  • leave someone stranded

    abandon someone in a difficult or helpless situation

    Example

    The airline canceled their flight and left them stranded at the airport.

  • stranded assets

    assets that have lost their value or usefulness due to changing circumstances

    Example

    The company had to write off millions of dollars in stranded assets after the market shifted away from their product.

  • stranded costs

    costs that a company incurs as a result of a decision to exit a particular market or business

    Example

    The company had to pay millions of dollars in stranded costs after they closed their manufacturing plant.

Phrases with strand

  • strand of pearls

    a necklace made of pearls

    Example

    She wore a beautiful strand of pearls to the party.

  • a single piece of hair

    Example

    She found a strand of hair on her pillow.

  • strand of DNA

    a single chain of nucleotides that carries genetic information

    Example

    The scientist analyzed a strand of DNA to determine the genetic makeup of the organism.

Origins of strand

from Old Norse 'straumr', meaning 'stream'

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Summary: strand in Brief

The term 'strand' [strænd] refers to a single thin piece of thread, wire, hair, etc., or a length of something twisted or wound together. It also denotes a beach or shore, especially a sandy one, as in 'We spent the day lounging on the sunny strand.' 'Strand' extends into phrases like 'strand of pearls,' and idioms like 'leave someone stranded,' meaning to abandon someone in a difficult situation.