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/strænd/
thin length or difficult position
Etymology
Etymology Information
'strand' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'strand,' where it meant 'shore' or 'beach.'
Historical Evolution
'strand' changed from the Old English word 'strand' and eventually became the modern English word 'strand.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'shore' or 'beach,' but over time it evolved to include meanings related to fibers and being left in a difficult situation.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a single thin length of something such as thread, fiber, or wire, especially as twisted together with others.
She picked a strand of hair from her sweater.
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