verbπShareTo follow behind (someone or something); to tail (someone or something)."The hunters trailed their prey deep into the woods."actionpositiondirectionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo drag (something) behind on the ground."The child was trailing his favorite blanket behind him as he walked to bed. "actionnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo leave (a trail of)."He walked into the house, soaking wet, and trailed water all over the place."natureactionenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo 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."His new film was trailed on TV last night."mediaentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo hang or drag loosely behind; to move with a slow sweeping motion."The little girl was trailing her favorite blanket behind her as she walked through the house. "actionnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo run or climb like certain plants."The ivy was trailing up the old stone wall. "plantbiologynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo drag oneself lazily or reluctantly along."Our parents marched to church and we trailed behind."actionbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be losing, to be behind in a competition."The home team was trailing by ten points in the fourth quarter. "sportgameachievementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo 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."The soldier was trailing his rifle wearily after the long march, his hand gripping the barrel halfway down. "militaryweaponactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo flatten (grass, etc.) by walking through it; to tread down."The children were trailing the tall grass as they ran through the meadow, leaving a flattened path behind them. "environmentactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo take advantage of the ignorance of; to impose upon."The dishonest salesman was trailing unsuspecting customers by charging them double the price for a product he knew was faulty. "moralcharacterattitudesocietybusinessinhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareFabric or other material that trails."The dress had a long trailing of fabric that swished as she walked. "materialappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShare(of points and crossovers) That converges in the direction of travel."The artist sketched a trailing row of birds diminishing in size as they flew towards the horizon, creating a sense of depth. "directiontechnicalvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareThat which is attached and pulled behind."The child walked through the park, trailing a red balloon behind him. "technicalmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
