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trailingadjective
more trailing
Comp.
most trailing
Super.
UK
/ˈtreɪlɪŋ/
US
/ˈtreɪlɪŋ/
Translations
The trailing vines added a touch of wild beauty to the garden.
Les vignes retombantes ajoutaient une touche de beauté sauvage au jardin.
à la traîne
The trailing team made a surprising comeback in the final minutes of the game.
L'équipe à la traîne a réussi une remontée surprenante dans les dernières minutes du match.
de fin de ligneEn informatique et en typographie.
The script removes any trailing spaces from each line.
Le script supprime tous les espaces de fin de ligne à la fin de chaque ligne.
Definitions
Extending or hanging down loosely.
The trailing vines added a touch of wild beauty to the garden.
Following or lagging behind.
The trailing team made a surprising comeback in the final minutes of the game.
Located or occurring at the end of something, especially a sequence or number.
The script removes any trailing spaces from each line.
Synonyms
subsequent
behind
last
lagging
following
trailingnoun
UK
/ˈtreɪlɪŋ/
US
/ˈtreɪlɪŋ/
Gerund-derived noun meaning the act or result of trailing; occasionally countable as "trailings".
Translations
Proper trailing of the cables prevents accidents.
Le traînage correct des câbles permet d'éviter les accidents.
Definitions
The act, process, or result of trailing.
Proper trailing of the cables prevents accidents.
trailverb

trailing

ing-form

trailed
Past Simple
trailed
Past Participle
trailing
ing-form
UK
/treɪl/
US
/treɪl/
Translations
The detective trailed the suspect through the crowded streets.
Le détective a suivi le suspect à travers les rues bondées.
She trailed her coat behind her as she walked.
Elle traînait son manteau derrière elle en marchant.
Additional translations
accuserDans l’expression accus er du retard.
traînerSe déplacer lentement, avec fatigue.
pisterEn suivant des traces ou une piste.
Definitions
To follow or track the path or scent of something.
The detective trailed the suspect through the crowded streets.
To lag behind or be in a position behind someone or something.
The team trailed by ten points at halftime.
To drag or let something drag along the ground or other surface.
She trailed her coat behind her as she walked.
To move slowly or wearily.
The hikers trailed along the path, exhausted from the long journey.
Synonyms
trace
track
hound
stalk
follow
pursue
chase
shadow
trailnoun
Definitions
A path or track made across a wild region, over rough country, or the like, by the passage of people or animals.
We followed the trail through the forest to reach the waterfall.
A series of signs or objects left behind by the passage of someone or something.
The detective followed the trail of clues to solve the mystery.
A track or scent left by an animal, person, or vehicle.
The hunter found the trail of the deer in the snow.
A line or series of marks left by something that has passed.
The airplane left a trail of white vapor in the sky.
trailadjective
Definitions
Intended for, used on, or relating to a trail or trails, especially for outdoor activities such as hiking or biking.
He bought a pair of trail shoes for his mountain trek.
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