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strand [ˈstrænd]

1 strand noun
  • a thin piece of thread, wire, hair, etc. —often + of
  • something that is long like a string—often + of
  • one of the parts of something that is very complicated—often + of

2 strand verb
  • to leave (a person or animal) in a place without a way of leaving it—usually used as (be) stranded
  • to cause (something, such as a boat or a sea animal) to become stuck on land—usually used as (be) stranded
  • to leave (a base runner) on base at the end of an inning

3 strand noun
  • the land along the edge of a sea, lake, etc. : a shore or beach