Pronunciation: /strænd/
noun a single thin length of something such as thread, wire, or hair
A1 I found a strand of hair on my shirt.
A2 The beach was lined with beautiful strands of seaweed.
B1 The DNA strand is made up of nucleotides.
B2 She twisted her hair into a strand and tied it with a ribbon.
C1 The intricate strand of pearls around her neck was a family heirloom.
C2 The artist used strands of thread to create a stunning tapestry.
verb to leave someone in a difficult situation without any help or support
A1 I strand my hair every morning before going to work.
A2 She accidentally stranded herself on a deserted island during her vacation.
B1 The hiker was stranded in the mountains due to a sudden snowstorm.
B2 The airline stranded passengers at the airport due to a mechanical issue with the plane.
C1 The ship was stranded on the rocks after hitting a reef during the storm.
C2 The government's decision to strand refugees at the border caused international controversy.
formal The DNA strand consists of a sequence of nucleotides.
informal I found a strand of hair on my shirt.
slang Let's hit the beach and chill on the strand.
figurative The novel's plot weaves together multiple strands of storytelling.
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