Definitions
There are 9 meanings of the word
Strands.
How to pronounce strands:
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Strands - as a noun
A pattern forming a unity within a larger structural whole
Example: "He tried to pick up the strands of his former life"
A street in west central london famous for its theaters and hotels
Line consisting of a complex of fibers or filaments that are twisted together to form a thread or a rope or a cable
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
line4Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A necklace made by stringing objects together
Example: "A string of beads"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
chain10string7A very slender natural or synthetic fiber
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fibril11filament13Hypernyms (Closely Related)
fiber10fibre10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A poetic term for a shore (as the area periodically covered and uncovered by the tides)
Strands - as a verb
Leave stranded or isolated with little hope of rescue
Example: "The travellers were marooned"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
maroon8Drive (a vessel) ashore
Bring to the ground
Example: "The storm grounded the ship"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ground8run agroundExample Sentences
"She gathered the loose strands of hair into a ponytail."
"The rope was made up of several strands twisted together."
"He carefully separated the strands of spaghetti before boiling them."
"The DNA test analyzed the genetic strands to determine paternity."
"The necklace was adorned with beautiful strands of pearls."
Word Game Points
Is STRANDS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, strands is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
STRANDS has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.
Is STRANDS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, strands is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSTRANDS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.
Is STRANDS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, strands is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSTRANDS has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.
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