trailing in German
trailing in German is anhängend, nachschleppend, nachziehend — trailing means following behind, especially something attached and pulled along.
trailing in German
anhängend
(rail transport, of points and crossovers) That converge in the direction of travel.
nachschleppend
(rail transport, of points and crossovers) That converge in the direction of travel.
nachziehend
(rail transport, of points and crossovers) That converge in the direction of travel.
What does "trailing" mean?
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adj Following behind, especially something attached and pulled along.
"The bride's trailing veil swept along the aisle."
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adj Losing or behind in a competition or ranking.
"The trailing candidate conceded the election."
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trailing in a sentence
- The bride's trailing veil swept along the aisle.
- The trailing candidate conceded the election.
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What is "trailing" in German?
"trailing" in German is anhängend, nachschleppend, nachziehend. trailing means: Following behind, especially something attached and pulled along.
How do you use "trailing" in a sentence?
Example: "The bride's trailing veil swept along the aisle." In German, "trailing" is anhängend, nachschleppend, nachziehend.
Are there other ways to say "trailing" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "trailing": anhängend, nachschleppend, nachziehend.
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