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trailer definition

trailer (trā′lər)

noun

  1. a person, animal, or thing that trails another
  2. ☆ a cart, wagon, or large van, designed to be pulled by an automobile, truck, or tractor (sense ), for hauling freight, animals, a boat, etc.
  3. ☆ a closed vehicle designed to be pulled by an automobile or truck and equipped as a place to live or work in, as one with beds, cooking facilities, etc.
  4. ☆ Film

    1. Etymology: so called because originally attached to the end of a reel of film

      an advertisement for a feature film, typically consisting of brief portions of scenes from that film
    2. a blank length of film at the end of a reel

transitive verb

to pull or tow (a boat, car, etc.) by using a trailer ()

intransitive verb

to travel by using a trailer ()

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Alternate definitions:

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trailer Synonyms

trailer

n.

house trailer, mobile home, auto home, truck trailer, auto cart, wagon, van, container; see also home 1.


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Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

trailer Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • tow: Good enough that Jane tried towing a trailer for the first time.

Adjective modifier

  • theatrical: Extras: * Three Theatrical Trailers - An amusing addition - the trailers are all worth watching.

Modifies a noun

  • hitch: Benefit pension of the ohio state trailer hitch cover month had less than.

Noun used with modifier

  • teaser: Now press Down and the teaser trailer will start!
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