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Straggler

Definition:

A straggler refers to a person or thing that is separated or falls behind from a group or procession.

Parts of Speech:

• Noun

Senses:

• Sense 1: A person or animal that strays away from a group
• Sense 2: A person who moves slowly or lags behind

Usages:

• When hiking in the mountains, it's important not to be a straggler and keep up with the group.
• The shepherd rounded up the stragglers that had wandered off from the flock.
• John was a constant straggler during our walks, always falling behind the rest of us.

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