trail

US /treɪl/
UK /treɪl/
"trail" picture
1.

a path or track made across a wild or rough region

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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.
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pathtrackfootpathrouteway
2.

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

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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.
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marktracetrackscentwake
1.

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

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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.
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trackfollowpursuehunttrace
2.

to drag or stream behind something or someone

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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.
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dragstreamdangleflowhang
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