Meaning Of Strand

n.

One of the twists, or strings, as of fibers, wires, etc., of which a rope is composed.

v. t.

To break a strand of (a rope).

n.

The shore, especially the beach of a sea, ocean, or large lake; rarely, the margin of a navigable river.

v. t.

To drive on a strand; hence, to run aground; as, to strand a ship.

v. i.

To drift, or be driven, on shore to run aground; as, the ship stranded at high water.