strand
Translation
a single thread, an element, a shore
Examples
She tucked a stray strand of hair behind her ear.
She tucked a stray strand of hair behind her ear.
There are many different strands to this story.
There are many different strands to this story.
Grammar Patterns
a strand of ((sth.)) a single thread of (sth.) She found a strand of hair on his coat.
Similar Words
Synonyms: thread, filament, element, component, shore, beach
Etymology
From Old English 'strand' meaning 'sea-shore'. The meaning of 'a thread' developed later from the idea of the 'edge' or 'line' of the shore.
Memory Tips
Picture a single STRAND of rope lying on a sandy STRAND (beach). This helps link the two main meanings.