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Pursuing with intent, hunting or tracking
“The trailing hounds were hot on the scent of the elusive fox.”
Moving or progressing slowly, following behind, crawling or creeping
“The trailing vines snaked their way along the path, slowly enveloping everything in their wake.”
Hanging or drooping downwards
Coming after all others in order
Clinging or growing over walls or on the ground, typically of vines or plants
The act of engaging in a pursuit
“The trailing of the suspect led the detectives through a maze of clues and hidden alleys.”
An act of towing a vehicle or boat
(later than) More late
Present participle for to follow or pursue someone or something closely from behind
“A more reliable procedure is for the officer to trail the suspect, keeping the dispatcher informed of his location.”
Present participle for to walk or move slowly or wearily
“Their tired donkeys, heavily laden, trail slowly behind them.”
Present participle for to fall or lag behind, especially in a game or contest
“It looked like they would trail by only four points before Johnson slotted a penalty after halftime.”
Present participle for to fade gradually before stopping
“The medium's voice began to trail off, her words grew faint and then finally stopped.”
Present participle for to draw or be drawn along behind someone or something
“If you are going to trail a cart from a bicycle, I think 16-inch wheels are the minimum.”
Present participle for to hang over the edge of something
“Plant a few bright-colored impatiens mixed with English ivy to trail over the edges of your hosta containers.”
Present participle for to creep along the surface of something
“Hydrangeas are massed along the circular driveway, accentuated with larger shrubs, while vines trail along the stone foundation.”
Present participle for to give advance publicity to (a film, broadcast, or proposal)
“This is how TV channels repeatedly trail their top shows to try to make us watch them.”
Present participle for to move slowly, heavily, clumsily, or with difficulty
Present participle for to move or walk, especially in an orderly fashion as a group in a single line
Present participle for to apply great and continuous effort
Present participle for to fish using a line and bait or lures trailed behind a boat similarly to trawling
Present participle for to cause splashing by moving a body part like a bill or limb in soft mud, water, etc.
Present participle for to droop downwards
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