As nouns the difference between stragglers and laggards

is that stragglers is plural of straggler while laggards is plural of lang=en.

In cricket terms the difference between straight and box

is that straight is describing the bat as held so as not to incline to either side; on, or near a line running between the two wickets while box is   A hard protector for the genitals worn by a batsman or close fielder inside the underpants.

In lang=en terms the difference between straight and box

is that straight is a cigarette, particularly one containing tobacco instead of marijuana. Also straighter while box is a musical instrument, especially/usually one made from boxwood.

In transitive terms the difference between straight and box

is that straight is to straighten while box is to fight against (a person) in a boxing match.

As an adjective straight

is not crooked or bent; having a constant direction throughout its length.

As an adverb straight

is of a direction relative to the subject, precisely; as if following a direct line.

As nouns the difference between straight and linearization

is that straight is something that is not crooked or bent while linearization is the modification of a system such that its output is linearly dependent on its input.

As an adjective straight

is not crooked or bent; having a constant direction throughout its length.

As an adverb straight

is of a direction relative to the subject, precisely; as if following a direct line.

As a verb straight

is to straighten.

As adjectives the difference between straight and symmetrical

is that straight is not crooked or bent; having a constant direction throughout its length while symmetrical is exhibiting symmetry; having harmonious or proportionate arrangement of parts; having corresponding parts or relations.

As an adverb straight

is of a direction relative to the subject, precisely; as if following a direct line.

As a noun straight

is something that is not crooked or bent.

As a verb straight

is to straighten.

As adjectives the difference between straightforward and figurative

is that straightforward is proceeding in a straight course or manner; not deviating; honest; frank while figurative is metaphorical or tropical, as opposed to literal; using figures; as of the use of "cats and dogs" in the phrase "It's raining cats and dogs".

As an adverb straightforward

is in a straightforward manner.

As nouns the difference between straightforwardness and guile

is that straightforwardness is the state or quality of being straightforward while guile is (uncountable) astuteness often marked by a certain sense of cunning or artful deception.

As a verb guile is

to deceive, to beguile.

As nouns the difference between strain and stain

is that strain is treasure while stain is a discoloured spot or area.

As verbs the difference between strain and stain

is that strain is to hold tightly, to clasp while stain is to discolour something.

As verbs the difference between straining and context

is that straining is present participle of lang=en while context is to knit or bind together; to unite closely.

As nouns the difference between straining and context

is that straining is the act by which one strains while context is the surroundings, circumstances, environment, background or settings that determine, specify, or clarify the meaning of an event or other occurrence.

As an adjective context is

knit or woven together; close; firm.

As verbs the difference between strait and dire

is that strait is (obsolete) to put to difficulties while dire is .

As an adjective strait

is (archaic) narrow; restricted as to space or room; close.

As a noun strait

is (geography) a narrow channel of water connecting two larger bodies of water.

As an adverb strait

is (obsolete) strictly; rigorously.

As verbs the difference between strake and bloke

is that strake is (obsolete) to stretch [akin to old english: streccan] or strake can be (obsolete) (strike) while bloke is .

As a noun strake

is (obsolete) an iron fitting of a medieval cart wheel.