trailing Synonyms & Antonyms
/ˈtɹeɪ.lɪŋ/
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Trailing as an Adjective
1
That converge in the direction of travel.
2
That follows behind; especially, that is attached and pulled behind.
the trailing railcars
Trailing as a Verb
1
present participle and gerund of trail
Trailing as a Noun
1
Fabric or other material that trails.
Trailing in a Sentence
the trailing railcars
the trailing comments
no trailing whitespace characters
Word Forms & Grammar
trailing (not comparable)
trailing
trailing (plural trailings)
Words That Rhyme With Trailing
Quick Facts About Trailing
| Part of speech | adjective, verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈtɹeɪ.lɪŋ/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Meaning | That converge in the direction of travel |
| Plural | trailings |
Pronouncing Trailing
Trailing is pronounced /ˈtɹeɪ.lɪŋ/ and has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (tɹeɪ).