what is strands
Definition of STRAND. 1. a: fibers or filaments twisted, plaited, or laid parallel to form a unit for further twisting or plaiting into yarn, thread, rope, or cordage b: one of the wires twisted together or laid parallel to form a wire rope or cable.2.: an element (as a yarn or thread) of a woven or plaited material.3.. a: fibers or filaments twisted, plaited, or laid parallel to form a unit for further twisting or plaiting into yarn, thread, rope, or cordage b: one of the wires twisted together or laid parallel to form a wire rope or cable. 2. : an element (as a yarn or thread) of a woven or plaited material. 3.