trail
/treɪl/trail
NOUNDefinition of trail
A trail is a way to get to a place, usually made of dirt and used by hikers or horse riders.
Example: That trail leads into the woods.
A trail is a path that is followed by a hunter.
If you trail someone, you follow that person.
Example: If you don't know the way you can trail me when I go.
If you trail something, you drag it or drop it behind you.
If you leave a trail of something, you leave material behind as you move.
Example: The snail left a trail of slime.
trail
EXAMPLESExamples of trail
That trail leads into the woods.
Example sentenceIf you don't know the way you can trail me when I go.
Example sentenceThe thief must have trailed me home.
Example sentenceThe snail left a trail of slime.
Example sentenceThe tail of a comet is trailing gas and dust.
Example sentencetrail
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