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straggler

/ˈstɹæɡlə/ /ˈstɹæɡlɚ/

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noun

A person who straggles, or departs from the direct or proper course, or from the company to which they belong.

Examples :

"The teacher waited patiently for the last straggler to enter the classroom before starting the lesson. "

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noun

One who falls behind the rest, for example in a race.

Examples :

"The teacher waited patiently at the crosswalk for the last straggler to catch up to the group on the field trip. "

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noun

One who roams without any settled direction.

Examples :

"The lost dog was a straggler, wandering aimlessly through the park. "

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noun

A migratory animal found away from its usual range.

Examples :

""The lone robin in my backyard in December was a straggler, as robins usually migrate south for the winter." "

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noun

A roving vagabond.

Examples :

"The straggler was late for school again, wandering down the street. "

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noun

Something that shoots, or spreads out, beyond the rest, or too far; an exuberant growth.

Examples :

"The tomato plant, initially tidy, now had a straggler reaching over the fence into the neighbor's yard. "

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noun

Something that stands alone or by itself.

Examples :

"Example Sentence: "After the group hike, a single red glove was the only straggler left on the trail." "

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