Meaning ofstragglein English

Verb

1. to move slowly; fall behind others
   The hikers began to straggle as they climbed the steep mountain.
2. to stray from a course; roam freely
   Some tourists like to straggle through the streets of old towns.
3. to deviate from a route; lose direction
   The lost child began to straggle from the group during the parade.
4. to wander aimlessly; meander slowly
   The tourists decided to straggle along the beach and enjoy the sunset.
5. to spread out irregularly
   The branches of the old tree began to straggle over the fence.
6. to grow or stretch beyond limits; lose control
   The discussions started to straggle off topic during the meeting.
7. to be dispersed at intervals; scattered apart
   The runners began to straggle across the finish line.