Definition of straggle
(Entry 1 of 2)
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: to trail off from others of its kind
little cabins straggling off into the woods
straggle
nounDefinition of straggle (Entry 2 of 2)
: a straggling group (as of persons or objects)
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The first known use of straggle was in the 15th century
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