1. animals, especially cats or dogs, that have no home or owner

1. moves away from the correct path or place
2. begins to think about or discuss a different subject

Examples

• The animal shelter takes in many strays each year.
• She feeds the strays that gather behind her restaurant.
• The hiker strays from the marked trail and gets lost.
• Don’t let your attention stray during the important meeting.
• The conversation strays from the main topic.
• His mind strays to thoughts of vacation while working.
• The sheep strays from the flock and wanders into the woods.