1. past tense of trail; followed behind someone or something
2. past tense of trail; dragged or pulled something behind
3. past tense of trail; was losing or behind in a competition or score

Examples

• The detective trailed the suspect through the crowded market.
• She trailed her fingers in the cool water.
• The team trailed by ten points at halftime.
• His voice trailed off as he fell asleep.
• The children trailed behind their parents at the zoo.
• Smoke trailed from the chimney into the gray sky.
• The candidate trailed in the polls throughout the campaign.