tailing
Tailing (noun) means the act of following someone, especially covertly. Example: “The tailing of the suspect went on for three days before he made a mistake.”
How to use tailing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither the act of secretly following someone, or the leftover chaff separated from grain.
Word forms
tailings plural
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The _____ of the suspect went on for three days before he made a mistake.
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What does “tailing” mean?
The word “tailing” means the act of following someone, especially covertly. In plain terms, either the act of secretly following someone, or the leftover chaff separated from grain.
How do you use “tailing” in a sentence?
Here is “tailing” used in a sentence: “The tailing of the suspect went on for three days before he made a mistake.”
What part of speech is “tailing”?
“Tailing” is a noun.
How many meanings does “tailing” have?
“Tailing” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act of following someone, especially covertly.