Strand (Noun)
Meaning 1
A street in west central London famous for its theaters and hotels.
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Meaning 2
A poetic term for a shore (as the area periodically covered and uncovered by the tides).
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Meaning 3
Line consisting of a complex of fibers or filaments that are twisted together to form a thread or a rope or a cable.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The rope was made up of multiple strands of nylon fibers twisted together for added strength.
- A single strand of the cable had broken, causing the entire thing to fail.
- The textile factory produced a variety of strands for use in clothing and upholstery.
- Each strand of the twine was made up of several individual fibers that had been twisted together.
- The engineer carefully examined each strand of the steel cable to ensure it was secure.
Meaning 4
A pattern forming a unity within a larger structural whole; "he tried to pick up the strands of his former life"; "I could hear several melodic strands simultaneously".
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The melody was woven from multiple strands that harmonized in a beautiful way.
- He tried to pick up the strands of his former life after being released from prison.
- The rope was made up of several strands of fiber twisted together for strength.
- The novel's plot was composed of several strands that eventually converged to a surprising conclusion.
- The quilt was made from many different strands of material, each one representing a different memory.
Hypernyms
Meaning 5
A necklace made by stringing objects together; "a string of beads"; "a strand of pearls".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The elegant strand of diamonds sparkled around her neck.
- She carefully threaded the strand of turquoise beads onto the wire.
- The antique shop sold a beautiful strand of vintage pearls.
- The designer created a stunning strand of gemstones in shades of blue.
- The child's eyes widened as she received a delicate strand of pink crystals as a gift.