SINCE 1828
strand
noun (1)
\ ˈstrand
\
\
strand
verb (1)
stranded;
stranding;
strands
Definition of strand (Entry 2 of 5)
1
: to run, drive, or cause to drift onto a strand : run aground
2
: to leave in a strange or an unfavorable place especially without funds or means to depart
3
: to leave (a base runner) on base at the end of an inning in baseball
: to become stranded
strand
noun (2)Definition of strand (Entry 3 of 5)
strand
noun (3)Definition of strand (Entry 4 of 5)
1a
: fibers or filaments twisted, plaited, or laid parallel to form a unit for further twisting or plaiting into yarn, thread, rope, or cordage
b
: one of the wires twisted together or laid parallel to form a wire rope or cable
c
: something (such as a molecular chain) resembling a strand
a strand of DNA
2a
: an element (such as a yarn or thread) of a woven or plaited material
b
: a threadlike piece of natural or synthetic material
a strand of hair
3
: an elongated or twisted and plaited body resembling a rope
a strand of pearls
4
: one of the elements interwoven in a complex whole
one strand of the novel's plot
strand
verb (2)
stranded;
stranding;
strands
Definition of strand (Entry 5 of 5)
1
: to break a strand of (a rope) accidentally
2a
: to form (something, such as a rope) from strands
b
: to play out, twist, or arrange in a strand
Keep scrolling for more
Learn More about strand
Statistics for strand
Look-up Popularity
Time Traveler for strand
The first known use of strand was before the 12th century
Keep scrolling for more
More Definitions for strand
strand
noun
\ ˈstrand
\
\
strand
verb
stranded;
stranding
Kids Definition of strand (Entry 2 of 3)
1
: to run, drive, or cause to drift from the water onto land
The storm stranded boats.
2
: to leave in a strange or unfavorable place especially without any way of leaving
He's stranded in a strange city.
strand
nounKids Definition of strand (Entry 3 of 3)
1
: one of the fibers, threads, strings, or wires twisted or braided to make a cord, rope, or cable
2
: something long or twisted like a rope
a strand of pearls
strand
noun
\ ˈstrand
\
\
Medical Definition of strand
: something (as a molecular chain) resembling a thread
a strand of DNA
Keep scrolling for more
Comments on strand
What made you want to look up strand? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Test Your Vocabulary
The Exceptions Quiz III
-
- Which of these words does not mean "nonsense"?
Test your vocabulary with our 10-question quiz!
TAKE THE QUIZ
Test Your Knowledge - and learn some interesting things along the way.
TAKE THE QUIZLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Words at Play
Ask the Editors
Word Games
Share strand
Resources for strand