simple past tense and past participle of trail off

To make a rustling sound while moving. / (transitive) To flourish with a swishing sound. / (transitive, slang, dated) To flog; to lash.

The condition of being suspended; cessation for a time. / the pleasurable emotion of anticipation and excitement regarding the outcome or climax of a book, film etc.

(heraldry): Of a fish: oriented vertically, with the head to base and tail to chief, as if positioned for diving.