Word: Trail
How to pronounce: treɪl
Noun
Definitions:
1. A mark or a series of signs or objects left behind by the passage of someone or something.
Example sentences: "A trail of blood on the grass"
2. A long thin part or line stretching behind or hanging down from something.
Example sentences: "Smoke trails"
3. A beaten path through rough country such as a forest or moor.
Example sentences: "Country parks with nature trails"
4. The rear end of a gun carriage, resting or sliding on the ground when the gun is unlimbered.
5. Short for trailer (sense 2 of the noun)
Verb
Definitions:
1. Draw or be drawn along the ground or other surface behind someone or something.
Example sentences: "Alex trailed a hand through the clear water"
2. Walk or move slowly or wearily.
Example sentences: "She trailed behind, whimpering at intervals"
3. Follow (a person or animal), typically by using marks, signs, or scent left behind.
Example sentences: "Sam suspected they were trailing him"
4. Be losing to an opponent in a game or contest.
Example sentences: "The Packers were trailing 10–6 at halftime"
5. Advertise (something, especially a film or program) in advance by broadcasting extracts or details.
Example sentences: "The bank's plans have been extensively trailed"
6. Apply (slip) through a nozzle or spout to decorate ceramic ware.
Synonyms:
path
route
pathway
highway
footpath
course
piste
trace
track
lane
imprint
shadow
sign
spoor
drag
run
lead
tail
chase
follow
pursue
hang back
get behind
Derivations:
trailed
trailing
trailer
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Trail in Other Languages...
Spanish: Sendero
German: Trail
French: Sentier
Italian: Sentiero
Turkish: Yol
