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strands

 

[ strændz ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

hair

Long, thin pieces of something that hang or spread out loosely.

Synonyms

fibers, locks, tresses

Examples of usage

  • Her long blonde strands fell over her shoulders.
  • The wind blew the strands of hair across her face.
Context #2 | Noun

rope

A single length of string, rope, or other material.

Synonyms

cord, thread, twine

Examples of usage

  • He tied the boat to the dock with a strand of rope.
  • The necklace was made of delicate strands of pearls.
Context #3 | Verb

leave behind

To leave (someone) without the means to move from somewhere.

Synonyms

abandon, maroon, trap

Examples of usage

  • The storm stranded many travelers at the airport.
  • The malfunctioning elevator stranded the people on the top floor.

Translations

Translations of the word "strands" in other languages:

🇵🇹 fios

🇮🇳 स्ट्रैंड्स

🇩🇪 Stränge

🇮🇩 helai

🇺🇦 нитки

🇵🇱 nici

🇯🇵 糸

🇫🇷 brins

🇪🇸 hebras

🇹🇷 lifler

🇰🇷 가닥

🇸🇦 خيوط

🇨🇿 prameny

🇸🇰 pramene

🇨🇳 线

🇸🇮 niti

🇮🇸 þræðir

🇰🇿 жіптер

🇬🇪 ძაფები

🇦🇿 liflər

🇲🇽 hebras

Etymology

The word 'strands' originated from the Old English word 'strand', which referred to the shore or edge of a body of water. Over time, it evolved to also mean a single length of string or rope. The use of 'strands' to describe hair likely came from the image of long, thin pieces hanging loosely resembling strands of rope. The verb form of 'strands' meaning to leave behind can be traced back to the idea of leaving someone in a difficult or stranded situation.

See also: strand, stranded.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,018 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.