bound strands

[/baʊnd strændz/]
nounpl: bound strands
fios ligados; filamentos presos; cordas amarradas
1. Threads, fibers, or rope-like structures that are tied, fastened, or held together as a single unit
The bound strands of the rope were carefully woven together for maximum strength.
Os fios ligados da corda foram cuidadosamente entrelaçados para máxima resistência.
2. In biology or chemistry, molecular or cellular structures that are linked or held in cohesion
The bound strands of DNA in the nucleus contain genetic information.
Os filamentos ligados de DNA no núcleo contêm informação genética.
3. Textile fibers that have been bundled and secured together
The weaver examined the bound strands before beginning the pattern.
A tecelã examinou os fios presos antes de começar o padrão.
The term 'bound strands' is commonly used in technical, scientific, and manufacturing contexts in both English and Portuguese-speaking countries. It appears frequently in discussions of textiles, rope-making, molecular biology, and structural engineering. In Brazil, the term is particularly relevant in the textile industry and in scientific publications.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
tied fibersfastened threadssecured cordagebundled strandslinked filaments
Antonyms / Antônimos
loose strandsunbound fibersseparated threadsfree filaments

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fios ligados; filamentos presos
Standard usage in technical and everyday contexts
São Paulo
cordas amarradas; fios atados
Common in industrial and manufacturing contexts
Rio de Janeiro
fios presos; filamentos ligados
Usage similar to general Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
fios ligados; cordas atadas
Similar to Brazilian usage with slight vocabulary variations

Related Words

bindingfiberropetwinecordageligaturefasteningbundling

Related Idioms & Phrases

bound together like strands
strong as bound strands
unravel the bound strands
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