Cut off in long twisted pieces (8)
I believe the answer is:
stranded
'cut off in long twisted pieces' is the definition.
Both the definition and answer are adjectives. Perhaps you can see an association between them that I can't see?
This is the entire clue.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for stranded that I've seen before include "Abandoned or deserted - on beach" , "Forsaken - on a beach?" , "'Cut off, marooned (8)'" , "Left aground on a shore" , "Left in helpless condition" .)