Synonyms for

Trailed

Verb / treɪld / Another word for trailed — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To follow behind someone or something, leaving a mark or trail.

Synonyms & similar words

dropbehind tag trail givechase tail dog track getbehind goafter hangback dropback shack chaseafter train chase drag followed pursued tracked shadowed tailed traced dogged stalked hounded chased hunted tagged observed surveyed watched

Example sentences

  1. The cat trailed its tail behind it as it walked.
  2. We trailed the suspect through the city.
  3. The snail trailed a slimy path across the garden.
  4. She trailed her hand in the water as they rowed along the river.
  5. The kite trailed a long tail of ribbons in the wind.

Quotes

  • 'I'm a fine trail boss, but not much of a cook.' - John Wayne
  • 'The trail is the thing, not the end of the trail. Travel too fast and you miss all you are traveling for.' - Louis L'Amour
  • 'The trail is the schoolmaster for the fool and the guidebook for the wise.' - David Lane

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