strand

• Substantiv mit mehreren Bedeutungen: ein einzelner dünner Faden von etwas (z. B. Garn oder Haar), ein Bestandteil eines komplexeren Ganzen (z. B. einer Geschichte oder eines Plans) oder ein poetischer Begriff für die Küstenlinie.

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.

   Element

   • 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.

   Synonymecomponentelementmotifpartstrainthemethreadvein

   Antonymeaggregateentitytotalityunitywhole

2. Twisted fiberB1formal

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

   Strang

   • 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.

   Synonymefiberfilamentplythreadwire

3. B1formal

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

   Perlenkette

   • 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.

   Synonymenecklaceropestring

4. Slender fiberB2formal

   A very thin, natural or synthetic fiber.

   Faser

   • 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.

   Synonymefiberfilamentthreadwisp

5. ShorelineC1formalbritish

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

   Ufer

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

   Synonymebeachcoastseashoreseasideshoreshoreline

• Verb, das bedeutet, jemanden oder etwas in einer schwierigen oder hilflosen Lage zurückzulassen oder selbst in eine solche Lage zu geraten; auch: an einem Ort festsitzen oder auf Grund laufen.

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.

   Im Stich lassen

   • 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.

   Synonymeabandondesertforsakeisolatemaroon

2. Drive a vessel ashoreB2formal

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

   Auf Grund laufen lassen

   • 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.

   Synonymebeachgroundrun aground

3. Bring to the groundB2formal

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

   Auf Grund setzen

   • 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.

   Synonymebeachgroundrun aground