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straggle

UK
/ˈstræɡl/
US
/ˈstræɡəl/
straggle back
straggle in

Translations

straggleverb
straggled
Past Simple
straggled
Past Participle
straggling
Gerund
UK
/ˈstræɡl/
US
/ˈstræɡəl/
The children started to straggle in different directions after the bell rang.
Дети начали разбредаться в разные стороны после того, как прозвенел звонок.
The hikers began to straggle behind the rest of the group.
Туристы начали отставать от остальной группы.
Additional translations
бродить
блуждать
тащиться
Synonyms
linger
dawdle
lag
tarry
trail
Antonyms
lead
advance
stragglenoun
straggles
pl
UK
/ˈstræɡl̩/
US
/ˈstræɡəl/
The straggle of houses along the road gave the village a disorganized look.
Разброс домов вдоль дороги придавал деревне неорганизованный вид.
The straggle of the group was noticeable during the hike.
Отставание группы было заметно во время похода.
Additional translations
разбросанность

Definitions

straggleverb
To move along slowly, typically in a small, irregular group, so as to remain some distance behind the person or people in front.
The hikers began to straggle behind the leader as they grew tired.
To spread or be spread in a scattered or irregular way.
The vines straggle over the garden wall, giving it a wild appearance.
stragglenoun
A thin, irregular line or scattered group of people or things.
A straggle of hikers wound its way up the mountain trail.
The act or state of straggling; an irregular spreading or wandering movement or growth.
The straggle of ivy across the stone wall gave the cottage a rustic charm.
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