strand
Strand denotes:
- in electrical engineering a cable with many strands
- the windings in an electrical machine
- a strand of DNA in molecular biology
- a muscle strand in anatomy, see muscles
- in hydrology a path in the direction of flow in a river system
- a water pipe or gas pipe for supply to end users
- in textile technology a loop made of yarn, see strand (textile)
- Stable straps in driving, which transfer the force between horse and carriage, see strands .
- a type of execution ("death by hanging "), see hanging
- a passage in the mill
Strand is a family name:
- Colin Strang, 2nd Baron Strang (1922–2014), British peer, university professor and politician (non-party)
- David Strang (* 1968), British athlete
- Deborah Strang , actress and voice actress
- Gavin Strang (* 1943), Scottish politician
- Gerald Strang (1908–1983), American composer of Canadian origin
- Gilbert Strang (* 1934), American mathematician
- Gunnar Georg Emanuel Strang (1906–1992), Swedish politician
- Heinrich Strang , German politician (NSDAP), MdR
- James Jesse Strang (1813-1856), American religious leader
- Michael L. Strang (1929–2014), American politician
- Peter Strang (* 1936), German sculptor
- Sammy Strang (1876-1932) American baseball player
- Samuel T. Strang (1856–1921), American organist and composer
- William Strang (artist) (1859–1921) Scottish painter and etcher
- William Strang, 1st Baron Strang (1893–1978), British diplomat
Strang is the name of the following places:
- Strang (Bad Rothenfelde) , district of Bad Rothenfelde , Lower Saxony
- Strang , since 1964 to Elnrode-Strang , district of Jesberg, Hesse
- Strang (municipality of Micheldorf) , district of Micheldorf in Upper Austria , Kirchdorf district, Upper Austria
- Strand, Nebraska , Fillmore County , United States
- Strand (Oklahoma) , Mayes County , United States
See also:
- Wiktionary: strand - explanations of meanings, word origins, synonyms, translations
