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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

A fence or boundary formed by closely planted shrubs; also, to limit or qualify a statement.

A stretch of swampy or boggy ground; as a verb, to entangle or involve someone in a difficult situat...

a fold in fabric made by doubling the material back upon itself

a bicycle or motorcycle; to ride a bicycle

as a noun: a person appointed to represent others; as a verb: to entrust a task or responsibility to...

as a noun, a barren sandy region; as a verb, to abandon someone or something