strays
Britishplural noun
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Also called: stray capacitance. electronics undesired capacitance in equipment, occurring between the wiring, between the wiring and the chassis, or between components and the chassis
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telecomm another word for static
Example Sentences
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“Yesteryear” strays from this well-worn narrative with Natalie, a deliciously unlikable protagonist whose greatest flaw is her competence.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 7, 2026
Mr. James has compiled his own self-help manifesto, one that strays into platitudes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 1, 2026
For casual listeners, there are other signs: Inconsistent drum patterns, bland lyrics, and a singer who never strays from the melody or lets rip on the final chorus.
From BBC ● Jan. 16, 2026
Each 11-minute episode follows mundane escapades, like hosting a movie night or getting in a hot tub, punctuated by a somewhat disturbing art style and clumsy-on-purpose animation that strays into the uncanny valley.
From Salon ● Dec. 26, 2025
Now that I thought about it, I hadn’t seen quite as many strays around the lanes lately.
From Full of Beans by Jennifer L. Holm
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