Strand

/strænd/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A single thin length of something, such as thread, wire, or hair.

She picked up a strand of hair that had fallen from her ponytail.

A component or part of a complex whole.

The film weaves together multiple strands of narrative.

A shore, especially a beach or a bank of a river.

We walked along the strand, collecting seashells.

verb

To leave (someone) in a difficult or helpless position.

The storm stranded us on the island for three days.

To cause (a boat or ship) to run aground.

The captain tried to navigate the shallows but ended up stranding the vessel.

Middle English 'strand', from Old Norse 'strond' meaning 'shore' or 'riverbank'.

stranded

In a situation where one cannot leave or is left in a helpless position.

a strand of hope

A small but significant chance or possibility of success.

strand someone

To leave someone in a difficult predicament.

fiber

A thin thread-like structure.

twist

To turn or bend into a different shape, forming a spiral.

suspend

To temporarily prevent from continuing or being in force.

To be left in a difficult situation without resources.

I got stranded when my car broke down in the middle of nowhere.

To leave someone in an awkward position.

Don't strand me here without a ride!