Trailing
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈtɹeɪ.lɪŋ/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Trailing is an adjective meaning (rail transport, of points and crossovers) That converge in the direction of travel.
Meaning
(rail transport, of points and crossovers) That converge in the direction of travel.
More Meanings
- That follows behind; especially, that is attached and pulled behind.
- present participle and gerund of trail
- Fabric or other material that trails.
Example Sentences
the trailing railcars
the trailing comments
no trailing whitespace characters
Having reversed at Eastbourne, I am in the trailing car, which leaps and fishtails around so much on our way to Bexhill that I have trouble writing coherent notes.
Word Forms
- trailings
Synonyms for trailing
Depending on context, synonyms include down, behind, tracking.
Antonyms for trailing
Common opposites include facing, leading.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include tracking, behind, down, finals, backend, hanging.
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