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/strænd/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does strand mean?

noun, verb

A long, thin piece of material, especially a rope or a thread. To pull or stretch something apart, especially a rope or a thread.

Example

"The sailor struggled to strand the boat on the rocky shore."

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