strand

• اسم له عدة معانٍ: خيط رفيع منفرد من شيء ما كالخيط أو الشعر، أو جزء مكوّن من كل مركب كالقصة أو الخطة، أو مصطلح شعري يدل على شاطئ البحر.

A noun with multiple meanings: a single thin length of something (like thread or hair), a component part of a complex whole (like a story or plan), or a poetic term for a shoreline.

1. Component of a wholeB2formal

   A single element or pattern that contributes to a larger structure or narrative.

   عنصر

   • The novel weaves together several narrative strands.
   • Each strand of the argument must be examined carefully.
   • The report explores a different strand of the economic theory.

   المرادفاتcomponentelementmotifpartstrainthemethreadvein

   الأضدادaggregateentitytotalityunitywhole

2. Twisted fiberB1formal

   A long, thin piece of fiber or filament, often twisted together with others to form thread, rope, or cable.

   ضفيرة

   • The rope is made of three strands twisted together.
   • A single strand of hair fell across her face.
   • The cable consists of multiple steel strands.

   المرادفاتfiberfilamentplythreadwire

3. B1formal

   A necklace made by stringing objects such as beads or pearls together.

   عقد

   • She wore a beautiful strand of pearls.
   • The artisan crafted a strand of colorful beads.
   • He gave her a strand of amber as a gift.

   المرادفاتnecklaceropestring

4. Slender fiberB2formal

   A very thin, natural or synthetic fiber.

   ليف

   • The fabric is made from fine strands of silk.
   • A single strand of spider silk is incredibly strong.
   • The synthetic strands are used in high-performance textiles.

   المرادفاتfiberfilamentthreadwisp

5. ShorelineC1formalbritish

   A poetic term for a shore or beach, especially the area between high and low tide.

   شاطئ

   • They walked along the lonely strand at sunset.
   • The waves gently lapped against the strand.
   • The poem describes the beauty of the strand.

   المرادفاتbeachcoastseashoreseasideshoreshoreline

• فعل يُستعمل للدلالة على ترك شخص أو شيء في موقف صعب أو عاجز، أو على إيقاعه في مثل هذا الموقف. ومن معانيه أيضًا انحشار شيء أو تعلّقه بحيث يتعذّر تحريره، أو بقاء شخص محصورًا في مكان لا يستطيع مغادرته.

A verb used to indicate the act of leaving someone or something in a difficult or helpless position, or being left in such a position.

1. Leave stranded or isolatedB2formal

   To leave someone in a difficult or helpless position, often without means of escape or rescue.

   ترك في وضع صعب

   • The storm stranded the hikers on the mountain.
   • He was stranded at the airport after the flight was cancelled.
   • The broken-down car stranded them in the middle of nowhere.

   المرادفاتabandondesertforsakeisolatemaroon

2. Drive a vessel ashoreB2formal

   To cause a ship or boat to run aground, often unintentionally.

   إجهاد السفينة على الشاطئ

   • The captain accidentally stranded the ship on a sandbar.
   • The strong currents stranded the fishing boat on the rocks.
   • They managed to refloat the vessel after it was stranded.

   المرادفاتbeachgroundrun aground

3. Bring to the groundB2formal

   To cause something to be left on the ground or in a helpless position.

   أن يترك على الأرض

   • The whale was stranded on the beach after the tide went out.
   • The pilot stranded the plane safely in the field.
   • The flood stranded many cars along the highway.

   المرادفاتbeachgroundrun aground