The mechanic inspected the trailing springs and recommended replacing them before the long road trip.

During the storm, the trailing trucks slowed down to avoid jackknifing on the slick highway.

Financial advisors often rely on trailing commissions to secure a steady income.

The museum displayed several coat-trailings collected from the 18th-century garments to show how silhouettes evolved.

The detective noticed the coat trailings on the muddy ground and followed them to the abandoned warehouse.

His coat trailing was the first thing people noticed at the parade.

The politician's coat-trailing during the interview was designed to make his opponent look unreasonable.

The small dog was trailing behind its owner through the crowded market.

The heavy trailer was equipped with extra trailing axles to distribute the load more evenly.

Hikers stopped to admire the delicate trailing arbutuses carpeting the forest floor.