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Definition strand in British English

strand noun

[countable] noun
/strænd/
1

a single thin piece of something, for example wire, cotton, or hair

Example

She tucked a strand of hair behind her ear.

Synonyms and related words
a bald patch a lock of hair alopecia
2

one of the different aspects of something

Example

The reader's job is to unravel the strands of the mystery.

Example

There are many different strands within feminist thought.

Synonyms and related words
feature quality factor
3

a beach or area at the edge of a sea, lake, or river

Synonyms and related words
bank basin bay
Definition strand in British English