Associations to the word «Straggler»
Noun
- Deserter
- Wounded
- Convoy
- Rear
- Cossack
- Baggage
- Herd
- Picking
- Hurrying
- Retreat
- Guernsey
- Cavalry
- Vagabond
- Freighter
- Fugitive
- Matron
- Flock
- Plunder
- Musket
- Pursuer
- Ambush
- Gaping
- Retreated
- Provost
- Cluster
- Pursuit
- Marches
- Sentry
- Plank
- Combatant
- Pick
- Pursuing
- Troop
- Ambulance
- Detachment
- Flank
- Column
- Beggar
- Jason
- Turnpike
- Tanker
- Wagon
- Collecting
- Rank
- Panic
- Trooper
- Refugee
- Catch
- Sunk
- Behind
- Enemy
- Army
- Swamp
- Brigade
- Infantry
- Patrol
Adjective
Wiktionary
STRAGGLER, noun. One who straggles, or departs from the direct or proper course, or from the company to which he belongs.
STRAGGLER, noun. One who falls behind the rest.
STRAGGLER, noun. One who rambles without any settled direction.
STRAGGLER, noun. A roving vagabond.
STRAGGLER, noun. Something that shoots, or spreads out, beyond the rest, or too far; an exuberant growth.
STRAGGLER, noun. Something that stands alone or by itself.
Dictionary definition
STRAGGLER, noun. Someone who strays or falls behind.
Wise words
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