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TRAILING

(noun, verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 14 meanings of the word Trailing.

How to pronounce trailing:

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Trailing - as a noun

The pursuit (of a person or animal) by following tracks or marks they left behind

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
tracking

Trailing - as a verb

To follow behind (someone or something); to tail (someone or something).

Example: "The hunters trailed their prey deep into the woods."

To drag (something) behind on the ground.

Example: "You'll get your coat all muddy if you trail it around like that."

To leave (a trail of).

Example: "He walked into the house, soaking wet, and trailed water all over the place."

To show a trailer of (a film, tv show etc.); to release or publish a preview of (a report etc.) in advance of the full publication.

Example: "His new film was trailed on tv last night."

To hang or drag loosely behind; to move with a slow sweeping motion.

Example: "The bride's long dress trailed behind her as she walked down the aisle."

To run or climb like certain plants.

To drag oneself lazily or reluctantly along.

Example: "Our parents marched to church and we trailed behind."

To be losing, to be behind in a competition.

To carry (a firearm) with the breech near the ground and the upper part inclined forward, the piece being held by the right hand near the middle.

To flatten (grass, etc.) by walking through it; to tread down.

To take advantage of the ignorance of; to impose upon.

Trailing - as an adjective

(of points and crossovers) that converges in the direction of travel.

That which is attached and pulled behind.

Example Sentences

"The hiker followed the trailing vines through the dense forest."
"We spotted a trailing cloud of smoke in the distance."
"The dog wagged its trailing tail as it walked alongside its owner."
"The parade was led by a group of trailing dancers."
"They hiked along the trailing edge of the mountain."
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Word Game Points

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

TRAILING has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is TRAILING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, trailing is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
TRAILING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is TRAILING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, trailing is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
TRAILING has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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