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!
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She plucked a strand of hair from her face.
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The necklace was made of gold strands.
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The ship was stranded on the rocky strand.
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We spent the day lounging on the sunny strand.
strand Synonyms and Antonyms
Idioms Using strand
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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
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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
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The company had to pay millions of dollars in stranded costs after they closed their manufacturing plant.
Phrases with strand
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She wore a beautiful strand of pearls to the party.
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She found a strand of hair on her pillow.
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The scientist analyzed a strand of DNA to determine the genetic makeup of the organism.
Origins of strand
from Old Norse 'straumr', meaning 'stream'
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.
