Word Information

Trailing

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Definitions for Trailing

noun
the pursuit (of a person or animal) by following tracks or marks they left behind
Synonyms
verb
to lag or linger behind
Synonyms
drag trail get behind hang back drop behind drop back
Examples
  1. But in so many other areas we still are dragging
verb
go after with the intent to catch
Synonyms
chase chase after trail tail tag give chase dog go after track
Examples
  1. The policeman chased the mugger down the alley
  2. the dog chased the rabbit
verb
move, proceed, or walk draggingly or slowly
Synonyms
Examples
  1. John trailed behind his class mates
  2. The Mercedes trailed behind the horse cart
verb
hang down so as to drag along the ground
Synonyms
Examples
  1. The bride's veiled trailed along the ground
verb
drag loosely along a surface
Synonyms
Examples
  1. allow to sweep the ground
  2. The toddler was trailing his pants
  3. She trained her long scarf behind her

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Words with Friends (12 points)

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