Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

tailer

noun

/ˈteɪlər/

Definition

A person or thing that tails or follows.

Examples

The tailer behind the car was loaded with supplies for the camping trip.
As a tailer in the race, she carefully monitored the leader’s pace.
The dog acted as a tailer, keeping close to its owner as they walked through the park.

Meaning

The term ‘tailer’ often refers to someone who follows another closely or keeps track of someone’s movements. It can also refer to items or machinery that are designed to attach to a larger object, often for the purpose of carrying or towing.