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TAILING

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Tailing.

Tailing - as a noun

The act of following someone secretly

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
shadowing

Tailing - as a verb

To follow and observe surreptitiously.

Example: "Tail that car!"

To hold by the end; said of a timber when it rests upon a wall or other support; with in or into

To swing with the stern in a certain direction; said of a vessel at anchor.

Example: "This vessel tails downstream."

To follow or hang to, like a tail; to be attached closely to, as that which can not be evaded.

To pull or draw by the tail.

Example Sentences

"The detective followed the suspect with a tailing car."
"The tailing vehicle kept a safe distance from the target."
"She noticed a tailing stranger walking behind her."
"The tailing plane followed the private jet's every move."
"They hired a tailing investigator to gather evidence."
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Word Game Points

Is TAILING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, tailing is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

TAILING has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is TAILING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, tailing is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
TAILING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is TAILING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, tailing is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
TAILING has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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