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straggles

/ˈstræɡəlz/ /ˈstræɡlz/

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verb

To stray from the road, course or line of march.

Examples :

"He straggled away from the crowd and went off on his own."

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verb

To wander about; ramble.

Examples :

"The children straggled home from school, chatting and laughing as they walked along the sidewalk. "

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verb

To spread at irregular intervals.

Examples :

"The children straggled into the classroom, arriving at different times and spaced far apart. "

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verb

To escape or stretch beyond proper limits, as the branches of a plant; to spread widely apart; to shoot too far or widely in growth.

Examples :

"The tomato plant straggles across the garden fence, its vines reaching for the sunlight. "

nature plant biology environment

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verb

To be dispersed or separated; to occur at intervals.

Examples :

"The last few students straggles into the classroom after the bell. "

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