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to move aimlessly or wander without a specific goal or destination
to wander off or deviate from the intended or established path
to lose focus or deviate from the main subject or discussion
not close together in time
(with reference to an animal) lost or wandered away from its home or natural habitat
a domestic animal that is lost, abandoned or wandering without an owner
What is "stray"?
The term "stray" is commonly used to refer to domestic animals, such as dogs or cats, that are found wandering without any apparent owner. These animals may have escaped from their homes or been abandoned by their owners. Stray animals can be found in urban and rural areas and can pose various challenges to the communities they inhabit. They may cause accidents, spread diseases, damage property, or create nuisance by making noise. Stray animals are often picked up by animal control agencies or shelters, and efforts are made to reunite them with their owners or find them new homes through adoption. In some cases, however, if an animal is not claimed or adopted, it may be euthanized.