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strands

The correct spelling is strands.

How to pronounce strands

noun

Say it like: Str-and-s

The correct spelling is strands. The shore or beach of the sea or ocean; shore; beach. For example: "Grand Strand"

Usage Examples

Grand Strand

Jones pops up; that's going to strand a pair.

strand of hair.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.The shore or beach of the sea or ocean; shore; beach.
  2. 2.The shore or beach of a lake or river.
  3. 3.A small brook or rivulet.
  4. 4.A passage for water; gutter.
  5. 5.A street (perhaps from the similarity of shape).

verb

  1. 1.To run aground; to beach.
  2. 2.To leave (someone) in a difficult situation; to abandon or desert.
  3. 3.To cause the third out of an inning to be made, leaving a runner on base.
  4. 4.To break a strand of (a rope).
  5. 5.To form by uniting strands.

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