stray

US /streɪ/
UK /streɪ/
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a domestic animal that has wandered away or escaped and is homeless

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The children found a lost stray dog near the park.
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Many strays roam the city streets at night.
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homeless animalvagrantwaif
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to wander from the right path or from the proper place

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The sheep began to stray from the flock.
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Don't let your thoughts stray during the lecture.
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wanderroamdeviatedigressdrift
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(of a domestic animal) having wandered away or escaped and become homeless

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A stray cat often visits our garden.
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We saw a stray dog wandering near the highway.
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