Definition of Straggle

1. Verb. Wander from a direct or straight course.

Exact synonyms: Depart, Digress, Sidetrack
Generic synonyms: Deviate, Divert
Derivative terms: Digression, Straggler

2. Noun. A wandering or disorderly grouping (of things or persons). "A straggle of followers"
Generic synonyms: Group, Grouping
Derivative terms: Straggly

3. Verb. Go, come, or spread in a rambling or irregular way. "Branches straggling out quite far"
Exact synonyms: Sprawl
Generic synonyms: Distribute, Spread

Definition of Straggle

1. v. i. To wander from the direct course or way; to rove; to stray; to wander from the line of march or desert the line of battle; as, when troops are on the march, the men should not straggle.

2. n. The act of straggling.

Definition of Straggle

1. Verb. To stray from the road, course or line of march. ¹

2. Verb. To wander about; ramble. ¹

3. Verb. To spread at irregular intervals. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Straggle

1. to stray [v -GLED, -GLING, -GLES] - See also: stray

Lexicographical Neighbors of Straggle

stradiots
strads
strae
straes
strafe
strafed
strafer
strafers
strafes
straff
straffed
straffing
straffs
strafing
strag
straggle (current term)
straggled
straggler
stragglers
straggles
stragglier
straggliest
straggliness
straggling
stragglingly
straggly
strags
strahlstein
straicht

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