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strand

 

[ strænd ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

hair

A single thin length of hair, fiber, wire, or thread.

Synonyms

fiber, filament, thread

Examples of usage

  • A strand of hair fell across her face.
  • He found a strand of wire on the ground.
Context #2 | Noun

rope

A length of rope, yarn, or similar material, typically twisted together.

Synonyms

cord, line, rope

Examples of usage

  • He tied the boat to the dock with a strand of rope.
  • She knitted a scarf using a strand of yarn.
Context #3 | Verb

leave helpless

To leave (someone) without the means of getting away or moving freely.

Synonyms

abandon, leave stranded, maroon

Examples of usage

  • The shipwreck stranded them on a deserted island.
  • He was stranded at the airport due to the cancelled flight.

Translations

Translations of the word "strand" in other languages:

🇵🇹 fio

🇮🇳 धागा

🇩🇪 Strang

🇮🇩 untai

🇺🇦 нитка

🇵🇱 nić

🇯🇵 糸 (いと)

🇫🇷 brin

🇪🇸 hilo

🇹🇷 iplik

🇰🇷 가닥

🇸🇦 خيط

🇨🇿 vlákno

🇸🇰 vlákno

🇨🇳 线 (xiàn)

🇸🇮 vlakno

🇮🇸 þráður

🇰🇿 жіп

🇬🇪 ძაფი

🇦🇿 ip

🇲🇽 hilo

Etymology

The word 'strand' originated from Old English 'strand', meaning shore or beach. Over time, it evolved to also refer to a single length of something, such as hair or rope. The verb form of 'strand' developed from the idea of leaving someone in a helpless or difficult situation, as if they were stranded on a deserted shore. The word has been used in English for centuries and has retained its core meanings related to length and abandonment.

See also: stranded, strands.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,727 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.