trailing Synonyms

trailing Meaning

Wordnet

trailing (n)

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

Webster

trailing (p. pr. & vb. n.)

of Trail

Webster

trailing ()

a. & vb. n. from Trail.

trailing Sentence Examples

  1. The woman's flowing dress trailed behind her as she walked.
  2. The hikers left a trail of footprints as they ascended the mountain.
  3. The comet left a bright, trailing tail as it streaked through the night sky.
  4. The wounded animal left a trail of blood as it limped away.
  5. The boat's wake trailed behind it, creating ripples in the water.
  6. The car's exhaust trailed out of the muffler, creating a lingering smell.
  7. The smoke from the wildfire trailed across the horizon, obscuring the sun.
  8. The trailing vine extended from the tree, seeking sunlight.
  9. The detective followed the trail of evidence, leading him to the suspect.
  10. The scent of perfume trailed through the room, lingering long after its wearer had left.

FAQs About the word trailing

the pursuit (of a person or animal) by following tracks or marks they left behindof Trail, a. & vb. n. from Trail.

tracking, tracing, chasing, tailing,pursuit,search, hounding, chase, tagging, following

guiding,leading, leading, guiding, heading,heading,piloting, piloting

The woman's flowing dress trailed behind her as she walked.

The hikers left a trail of footprints as they ascended the mountain.

The comet left a bright, trailing tail as it streaked through the night sky.

The wounded animal left a trail of blood as it limped away.