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strafford
nounVery Low (proper noun only)
/ˈstrætfəd/A proper noun, primarily used as a surname or place name (e.g., Stratford-upon-Avon). It does not have a standard lexical meaning as a common noun.
straggle
verbverb-intransitiveC1
/ˈstræɡl/to spread out in a scattered, irregular, or untidy way; to move or grow in a disorganized fashion, often lagging behind others.
straggler
nounC1
/ˈstræɡ.lər/A person or thing that falls behind or becomes separated from the main group.
straight
adjectiveadverbnounA1
/streɪt/Extending uniformly in one direction without a curve, bend, or deviation; direct and honest in manner.
straight and narrow
nounC1
/ˌstreɪt ən ˈnærəʊ/A morally correct and law-abiding way of living, often implying discipline and avoidance of temptation.
straight angle
nounLow (technical term)
/streɪt ˈæŋɡl̩/An angle that measures 180 degrees, forming a straight line.
straight arm lift
nounLow
/ˌstreɪt ɑːm ˈlɪft/A strength exercise where a weight is lifted with the arm kept straight, not bent at the elbow.
straight arrow
nounIntermediate
/ˌstreɪt ˈær.əʊ/An honest, morally upright person who follows rules strictly.
straight bat
nounLow (specialist in cricket); Medium-Low (figurative, chiefly UK, Aus, NZ).
/ˌstreɪt ˈbæt/playing a cricket shot with a vertical bat face, directed straight back down the pitch; metaphorically: being honest, fair, or morally upright.
straight bill of lading
nounLow
/ˌstreɪt ˌbɪl əv ˈleɪdɪŋ/A non-negotiable shipping document that specifies goods are to be delivered only to a named consignee. The named consignee is the only party legally entitled to receive the shipment; the document cannot be transferred to another party by endorsement.
straight chair
nounLow
/streɪt tʃeə(r)/A chair with a straight back and no arms, typically without upholstery, often made of wood.
straight face
nounB2 (Upper Intermediate)
/ˌstreɪt ˈfeɪs/An expression on one's face that shows no emotion, especially when one is making a joke or saying something surprising, funny, or not true.
straight fight
nounC1/C2
/ˌstreɪt ˈfaɪt/A contest between only two candidates or opponents; a head‑to‑head competition where no other significant contenders are involved.
straight flush
nounC1/C2
/ˌstreɪt ˈflʌʃ/A poker hand consisting of five consecutive cards of the same suit.
straight joint
nounLow (Technical)
/ˌstreɪt ˈdʒɔɪnt/A construction joint where two sections of material (e.g., masonry, timber, paving) meet in a simple, unbroken, linear alignment without interlocking features.
straight man
nounC1
/ˌstreɪt ˈmæn/A performer in a comedy duo who delivers serious or rational lines to set up jokes for their partner (the 'funny man'), creating humor through contrast.
straight matter
nounC1/C2
/ˌstreɪt ˈmætə(r)/A subject or issue that is simple, direct, and without complications; something that can be dealt with straightforwardly.
straight poker
nounC1
/ˌstreɪt ˈpəʊkə(r)/A basic form of poker in which players are dealt a complete hand face down, and there are no community cards or draws.
straight razor
nounC1
/ˌstreɪt ˈreɪzə/A razor with a long, sharp, single-edged blade that folds into its handle.
straight shooter
nounMedium
/ˌstreɪt ˈʃuːtə/A person who is honest, direct, and frank in speech and action.

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