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strand

noun, verb

/strænd/

Meaning

Noun: A single thin length of thread, wire, or similar. Verb: To leave someone or something without a way of moving or leaving.

The storm stranded many tourists on the island.

left stranded

thread, fiber, filament, abandon, maroon

rope, cord, rescue

strand of hair, strand of wire, left stranded, stranded passengers

the unlawful killing of a person; to kill someone unlawfully and intentionally

to sew fabric together using a needle and thread; also a single loop of thread in sewing

An unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous.

A difference between two or more things; to compare two things to show how they are different.

A place for the confinement of people accused or convicted of a crime; to imprison.

a job or position, or to send something by mail