English Explanatory Dictionary

trailing

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. That converge in the direction of travel.
  2. That follows behind; especially, that is attached and pulled behind.
verb
  1. present participle and gerund of trail
noun
  1. Fabric or other material that trails.

Pronunciation

/ˈtɹeɪ.lɪŋ/ en-us-trailing.ogg

Word forms

trailing trailings

Antonyms

facing leading

Related words

trailer semi-trailer tractor-trailer

Derived words

trailing edge trailing spoke coat-trailing semi-trailing trailing arbutus trailing axle trailing commission trailing points trailing spring trailing truck trailing wheel
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