multi-strand
Several fibers together
Multi-strand describes something composed of multiple separate strands woven, twisted, or bundled together.
A multi-strand necklace features several chains worn as one piece.
Multi-strand cable contains numerous individual wires.
The term extends to abstract contexts: a multi-strand narrative weaves together several plotlines; a multi-strand approach tackles a problem from multiple angles simultaneously.
Interwoven in strands
- cornrowsScalp-hugging braided rows
- fishtailRear-end lateral skid
- macraméFiber art using knots
- lanyardWearable cord for items
weaving · pigtails · tresses · herringbone · box braids · rope braid · waterfall braid · twist
Twisted strand for crafts
warp · weft · embroidery floss · knitting · crochet · tapestry · weave · fabric
Heavy-duty woven line
- cordageRopes and twines collectively
- hawserThick nautical tethering rope
- lariatNoosed catching rope
- tetherFastening cord for animals
line · twine · lasso · shroud · stay · rigging · mooring · paracord
Hereditary code molecule
- helixSpiraling three-dimensional curve
- chromosomeDNA strand carrying genes
- proteinFolded amino chain
- polymerLarge repeated-unit molecule
collagen · keratin · myosin · actin · fibrin · elastin · double helix · nucleotide
Organized sets of elements
- infrastructureBasic physical systems
- circuitryInterconnected electronic components
- topologyStudy of spatial arrangement
- multiplexMulti-screen movie theater
interconnected · parallel · distributed · redundancy · fiber optic · telecommunications · grid · blockchain
plaited
Interwoven in strands
lanyard · weaving · pigtails · tresses · herringbone · box braids · rope braid · waterfall braid · twist · plait
yarn
Twisted strand for crafts
ply · warp · weft · embroidery floss · knitting · crochet · tapestry · weave · fabric · mesh
cable
Heavy-duty woven line
tether · line · twine · lasso · shroud · stay · rigging · mooring · paracord · climbing rope
DNA
Hereditary code molecule
- helixSpiraling three-dimensional curve
- chromosomeDNA strand carrying genes
- proteinFolded amino chain
polymer · collagen · keratin · myosin · actin · fibrin · elastin · double helix · nucleotide · polypeptide
systems
Organized sets of elements
- infrastructureBasic physical systems
- circuitryInterconnected electronic components
- topologyStudy of spatial arrangement
multiplex · interconnected · parallel · distributed · redundancy · fiber optic · telecommunications · grid · blockchain · neural network
- chainscable chain, rope chain, cuban link, ball chain, roller chain
- necklacesnecklace, pendant, choker, locket, chain
- fencing suppliesfence posts, fence panels, fence boards, chain link, posts
multi-strandmonofilament
One unbroken fiber
single-ply · one-piece · monolithic · unitary
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