strand (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: /strænd/

Definition

A single, thin length of thread, fiber, or similar material, such as hair or a strand of spaghetti.

Examples

• A single strand of hair was found at the crime scene.

• She carefully separated each strand of the yarn.

• The spider spun a delicate strand of silk between the branches.

How to Use strand

strand of hair (collocation)

A single, thin length of hair. — "She found a single strand of hair on his coat."

strand of DNA (collocation)

A single chain of the DNA molecule. — "The double helix is formed by two strands of DNA."

strand of pearls (collocation)

A single string of pearls. — "She wore a beautiful strand of pearls to the party."

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