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Meaning of trailed

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

trailed

verb

Definitions

  1. To follow behind (someone or something); to tail (someone or something).

    Example: The hunters trailed their prey deep into the woods.

  2. To drag (something) behind on the ground.

    Example: You'll get your coat all muddy if you trail it around like that.

  3. To leave (a trail of).

    Example: He walked into the house, soaking wet, and trailed water all over the place.

  4. To 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.

    Example: His new film was trailed on TV last night.