🧵strand

noun, verb
/strænd/

Meaning

Noun: A single thin length of thread, wire, or similar. Verb: To leave someone or something without a way of moving or leaving.

Example Sentences

The storm stranded many tourists on the island.

Example Expressions

left stranded

Synonyms

thread, fiber, filament, abandon, maroon

Antonyms

rope, cord, rescue

Collocations

strand of hair, strand of wire, left stranded, stranded passengers

Related Vocabularies

A decisive defeat; to defeat completely.
as a noun, a barren sandy region; as a verb, to abandon someone or something
a state of shame or loss of respect; to bring shame upon someone or something
failure to fulfill an obligation, especially to repay a loan
A solid piece of hard material; to stop movement or progress.
a sheltered or darker area where direct light is blocked; to block light from something

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