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straggled

/stræɡld/ verb · British & US
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What does straggled mean?

verb

To walk or move in a slow and uneven way, often with a tendency to stray from a straight path. To be scattered or disordered, often in a way that is untidy or unsightly.

Example

"The hikers straggled behind the group, exhausted from the long climb."

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