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trailed


Meanings
  • Verb

    Following closely behind; in the wake of.

    - "The car was trailed by a group of motorcycles."
    - "The detective trailed the suspect to the crime scene."
  • Verb

    Draw out or elongate (a line or shape) by adding curves or loops.

    - "The artist trailed her paintbrush to create intricate designs."
    - "The calligrapher trailed the tip of his pen to form elegant letters."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with trailed
ailed , ailed , jailed , ailed
Variants
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trail , trailed , trailing , trails
Etymology
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The word 'trailed' comes from the Old English 'trealan', meaning 'to draw out or drag'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'trailed area' in computing refers to a region of memory that is being accessed frequently.

  2. The word 'trailblazer' refers to a person who breaks new ground or paves the way for others.


Related Concepts
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  1. Follow: A verb meaning to go after or accompany someone or something.

  2. Tail: The hind part of an animal's body, or the end of a line, procession, or document.


Culture
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In literature, 'trailed' is often used to describe the pursuit of a suspect or a fugitive. In art, it can refer to the technique of drawing out lines or shapes to create intricate designs.

How to Memorize "trailed"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a car being followed closely by motorcycles or a paintbrush trailing paint on a canvas.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'trailed' with 'following closely' or 'drawing out'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Trail' stands for 'Traveling Along Intricate Lines' to remember the definition.


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