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noun a domestic animal that is wandering or has escaped

verb to move away aimlessly from a group or from the right course or place

adjective not in the right place; separated from the group or proper place

adverb in a way that is not planned or controlled

• The animal shelter is currently housing several stray cats and dogs.
• I found a stray kitten outside my house and decided to take it in.
• I saw a stray dog wandering around the neighborhood looking for food.
• Her thoughts began to stray from the task at hand, leading to a lack of focus.