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straggling

UK
/ˈstræɡlɪŋ/
US
/ˈstræɡlɪŋ/
straggling back
straggling in

Translations

stragglinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈstræɡlɪŋ/
US
/ˈstræɡlɪŋ/
The straggling line of students made it difficult to organize the event.
Беспорядочная линия студентов затрудняла организацию мероприятия.
The straggling houses were scattered across the countryside.
Разбросанные дома были разбросаны по сельской местности.
Additional translations
разрозненный
разбредшийся
Synonyms
straying
meandering
rambling
wandering
dispersed
stragglingnoun
UK
/ˈstræɡlɪŋ/
US
/ˈstræɡlɪŋ/
Gerund form functioning as an uncountable noun.
straggleverb

straggling

Gerund

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
блуждать
бродить
тащиться
Synonyms
lag
dawdle
tarry
trail
linger
Antonyms
advance
lead

Definitions

stragglinggerund / present participle
Spreading out in a disorganized, scattered, or irregular way.
The straggling vines covered the old fence, giving it a wild appearance.
Lagging behind or moving slowly compared with others.
The straggling hikers finally caught up with the rest of the group after a long climb.
stragglingnoun
The act or process of straggling; the state of dispersing irregularly or falling behind.
There was a good deal of straggling at the back of the parade.
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.
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