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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Mr. James has compiled his own self-help manifesto, one that strays into platitudes.
Lily strays toward a dessert table already crowded with cookies and brownies, but I grab her hand and redirect her toward Aunt Melissa.
From Literature
The album strays away from the pop genre that first put him on the charts and instead leans into a more soulful, R&B-infused sound.
From Los Angeles Times
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
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
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