trail
/treɪl/
noun
- A path or track through a natural area, such as a forest or mountain.
- The hiking trail is marked with colored signs every half mile.
- Bike riders should stay on the trail to protect the plants.
- We followed a narrow trail through the woods to the lake.
- A series of marks, signs, or evidence left behind by someone or something moving.
- The dog picked up the scent and followed the trail of the rabbit.
- Police found a trail of footprints leading away from the house.
- The car left a trail of dust as it drove down the dirt road.
- A long line or series of people or things moving or extending behind something.
- The comet left a bright trail of light across the sky.
- She walked into the room with a trail of children behind her.
- A long trail of cars waited at the border crossing.
verb
- To follow or track someone or something, often by looking for signs or evidence.
- The detective trailed the suspect through the crowded market.
- Hunters trailed the deer for hours before finding it.
- We trailed the tour guide as she led us through the museum.
- To be losing in a competition or race.
- In the polls, the candidate trailed her opponent by a wide margin.
- The runner trailed behind the leader for most of the race.
- Our team trailed by ten points at halftime.
- To drag or let something hang loosely behind you as you move.
- He trailed his fingers in the water from the side of the boat.
- The kite's tail trailed in the wind.
- Her long scarf trailed behind her as she walked.
- To move slowly or be behind others, often because of tiredness or lack of speed.
- The car trailed slowly through the heavy traffic.
- The youngest hiker trailed behind the group, stopping often to rest.
- After the long walk, the dog trailed wearily at the end of the leash.
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