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Meaning:

Noun:

  • computing A usually invalid value used to signal the end of a list of data, often sorting last alphabetically ("ZZZZZ") or numerically ("99999") among all possible valid values; especially common in punched cards, where the final card is called a ''trailer card''.
  • Australia|NZ|US A small vehicle, usually open-topped, towed behind another, and used for carrying equipment, etc, that cannot be carried in the leading vehicle.
  • British Any vehicle designed to be towed, with the exception of a caravan.
  • mainly US|media A preview of a film or TV show.
  • US A furnished vehicle towed behind another, and used as a dwelling when stationary.
  • US A prefabricated home that could be towed to a new destination, but typically is permanently left in an area designated for such homes.
  • networking the last part of a packet, often containing a check sequence
  • someone or something that trails

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Verb:

  • To load on a trailer or to transport by trailer.

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