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trailed

The correct spelling is trailed.

How to pronounce trailed

verb

Say it like: Tra-yle-d

The correct spelling is trailed. To follow behind (someone or something); to tail (someone or something). For example: "The hunters trailed their prey deep into the woods."

Usage Examples

The hunters trailed their prey deep into the woods.

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

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

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To follow behind (someone or something); to tail (someone or something).
  2. 2.To drag (something) behind on the ground.
  3. 3.To leave (a trail of).
  4. 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.
  5. 5.To hang or drag loosely behind; to move with a slow sweeping motion.

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