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

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

To drag (something) behind on the ground.

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

To leave (a trail of).

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

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.

Fabric or other material that trails.

(of points and crossovers) That converges in the direction of travel.

That which is attached and pulled behind.