Pronunciation: /treɪl/
noun a mark or a series of marks that are left behind by something that has passed by
A1 I went for a walk on a nature trail.
A2 The trail through the forest was well-marked.
B1 We followed the trail markers to find our way back to the campsite.
B2 The trail led us to a beautiful waterfall hidden in the mountains.
C1 The trail was challenging, with steep inclines and rocky terrain.
C2 She hiked the entire Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine.
verb to pull or drag behind
A1 I trail behind my older brother when we go hiking.
A2 She trails her fingers along the rough surface of the wall.
B1 The detective trailed the suspect for hours before making an arrest.
B2 The scent of the flowers trailed behind her as she walked through the garden.
C1 The comet left a trail of dust and debris as it passed through the solar system.
C2 The artist's brush trailed across the canvas, creating a masterpiece.
formal The hiking trail winds through the forest, offering stunning views of the surrounding landscape.
informal Let's hit the trail this weekend and explore some new hiking routes.
slang I heard there's a sick mountain biking trail up in the hills, wanna check it out?
figurative As a detective, he was always on the trail of the truth, no matter where it led him.
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