Meaning & use
strand
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A single thread or fiber that, along with others, forms a rope, hair, or similar structure.
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A single strand of hair fell across her face.
Scientists examined a strand of DNA under the microscope.
A note on using this word
Also used as a verb meaning to leave someone stuck somewhere without a way to leave, as in 'stranded on an island.'
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Another way to use it
2. verb
To leave someone in a place with no way to leave, or to cause a ship to run aground.
The storm stranded hundreds of travelers at the airport overnight.
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