draw or be drawn along behind someone or something

Alex trailed a hand through the clear water

her robe trailed along the ground

walk or move slowly or wearily

he baulked at the idea of trailing around the shops

follow (a person or animal) by using marks or scent left behind

Sam suspected they were trailing him

be losing to an opponent in a game or contest

the defending champions were trailing 10—5 at half-time

give advance publicity to (a film, broadcast, or proposal)

the bank's plans have been extensively trailed

apply (slip) through a nozzle or spout to decorate ceramic ware