Trailing

a. & vb. n. from Trail.

Trailing arbutus. (Bot.) See under Arbutus. -- Trailing spring, a spring fixed in the axle box of the trailing wheels of a locomotive engine, and so placed as to assist in deadening any shock which may occur. Weale. -- Trailing wheel, a hind wheel of a locomotive when it is not a driving wheel; also, one of the hind wheels of a carriage.

A term used to describe a plant that has long stems that hang down or sweep along the ground, often rooting as they go.

The noun has one meaning:

Meaning #1: the pursuit (of a person or animal) by following tracks or marks they left behind
  Synonym: tracking

The adjective trailing has one meaning:

Meaning #1: having the lower score or lagging position in a contest
  Synonym: behind

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Trailing can mean, among others:

• Facing and trailing, in railroads
• Trailing wheel
• Trailing arm
• Trailing edge
• Hound Trailing
• Trailing twelve months

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