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trailing

trai·ling

UK/ˈtɹeɪ.lɪŋ/ US/ˈtreɪlɪŋ/ uncommon
noun (1) adjective (1)

noun

1.

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

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adjective

1.

having the lower score or lagging position in a contest

  • “behind by two points”
  • “the 8th inning found the home team trailing”
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Phrases

  • trailing edge
  • trailing s
  • trailing spoke

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