Meaning of the word trail in English

What does trail mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

trail

US /treɪl/

UK /treɪl/

a path or track made across a wild or rough region

Example:

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The hikers followed the narrow trail through the forest.

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We found a deer trail leading to the river.

Synonym:

path track footpath route way

a mark or a series of marks left by a person, animal, or thing as it moves along

Example:

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The car left a trail of oil on the driveway.

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A long trail of smoke rose from the chimney.

Synonym:

mark trace track scent wake

to follow a person or animal by looking for marks or signs that they have left behind

Example:

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The police tried to trail the suspect through the city.

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The dogs were trained to trail the scent of lost people.

Synonym:

track follow pursue hunt trace

to drag or stream behind something or someone

Example:

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Her long dress trailed on the ground as she walked.

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The kite's tail trailed gracefully in the wind.

Synonym:

drag stream dangle flow hang