Meaning of the word trails in English

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

trails

US /treɪlz/
UK /treɪlz/

Noun

1.

a path or track made across a wild or rough region

Example:
The hikers followed the narrow mountain trails.
We explored several nature trails in the park.
2.

a mark or a series of marks left by a person, animal, or thing moving through an area

Example:
The deer left fresh trails in the snow.
The car left a trail of smoke behind it.

Verb

1.

to follow a person or animal by looking for signs on the ground or on plants

Example:
The hunters trailed the deer through the forest.
The police trailed the suspect for hours.
2.

to hang down loosely and often touch the ground

Example:
Her long dress trailed behind her as she walked.
Vines trailed along the garden wall.