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   Trail

   /trāl/

   

   noun

   • 1. a mark or a series of signs or objects left behind by the passage of someone or something: "a trail of blood on the grass" Similar seriesstreamstringlinechainrowsuccessiontraintrainchainseriessequenceaftermath
   • ▪ a track or scent used in following someone or hunting an animal: "police followed his trail to Atlantic City" Similar trackspoorpathscenttracesmarkssignsprintsimprintsimpressionsfootprintsfootmarksfootsteps
   • 2. a long thin part or line stretching behind or hanging down from something: "smoke trails" Similar waketailstreamslipstreamlinerowtrainfilerankcolumnprocessionstringchainarraygroupfollowingentourageconvoyqueue
   • 3. a beaten path through rough country such as a forest or moor: "country parks with nature trails" Similar pathbeaten pathpathwaywayfootpathtrackcourseroadroute
   • ▪ a route planned or followed for a particular purpose: "the hotel is well off the tourist trail" Similar pathbeaten pathpathwaywayfootpathtrackcourseroadroute
   • ▪ a downhill ski run or cross-country ski route: North American "this steep trail is as firm as off-piste spring snow"
   • 4. the rear end of a gun carriage, resting or sliding on the ground when the gun is unlimbered.
   • 5. short for trailer

   verb

   • 1. draw or be drawn along the ground or other surface behind someone or something: "Alex trailed a hand through the clear water" Similar dragsweepbe drawndrawstreamdanglehang (down)towdrooparchaic:depend
   • ▪ (typically of a plant) grow or hang over the edge of something or along the ground: "the roses grew wild, their stems trailing over the banks" Similar creepcrawlslideslinkslither
   • 2. walk or move slowly or wearily: "she trailed behind, whimpering at intervals" Similar trudgeploddrag oneselfwanderamblemeanderdriftdawdlestraggleloiterlingerlagfall behindtake one's timenot keep upbring up the reartraikinformal:tag along behind
   • ▪ (of the voice or a speaker) fade gradually before stopping: "her voice trailed away" Similar fadedwindlediminishlessenwaneebbsubsideweakenpeter outmelt awayfizzle outtaper offtail offgrow faintgrow dimevaporatedisappearvanishdiecome to nothingcome to a haltcome to an endrun out
   • 3. follow (a person or animal), typically by using marks, signs, or scent left behind: "Sam suspected they were trailing him" Similar followpursuetracktraceshadowstalkdoghoundspoorhunt (down)coursekeep an eye onkeep in sightrun to earthrun to groundrun downinformal:tailkeep tabs onkeep a tab on
   • 4. be losing to an opponent in a game or contest: "the Packers were trailing 10–6 at halftime" Similar losebe downbe behindlag behindfall behinddrop behind
   • 5. advertise (something, especially a film or program) in advance by broadcasting extracts or details: "the bank's plans have been extensively trailed" Similar advertisepublicizeannounceproclaimpreviewshow excerpts ofcall attention toinformal:hype
   • 6. apply (slip) through a nozzle or spout to decorate ceramic ware.

   Word Origin Middle English (as a verb): from Old French traillier ‘to tow’, or Middle Low German treilen ‘haul a boat’, based on Latin tragula ‘dragnet’, from trahere ‘to pull’. Compare with trawl. The noun originally denoted the train of a robe, later generalized to denote something trailing.

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   • The John Muir Trail (JMT) is about 211 miles long and usually takes about 3 weeks to complete. It is regarded as one of the most beautiful hiking trails in the US and shares 160 miles with the famous Pacific Crest Trail. The majority of the trail sits above 8,000 feet, providing pristine views of the surrounding Sierra Nevada mountains.

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   What is the definition of trail?

   • A trail, also known as a path or track, is an unpaved lane or small road usually passing through a natural area. In the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland, a path or footpath is the preferred term for a pedestrian or hiking trail. The term is also applied in North America to routes along rivers, and sometimes to highways.

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   What is the best hiking trail in Chicago?

   • According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail in Chicago is Chicago Outerbelt Route. This trail is estimated to be 220.0 mi long and takes on average 66 h 15 min to hike. Which trail has the most elevation gain in Chicago? Chicago: With an ascent of 3,874 ft, Chicago Outerbelt Route has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area.

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   How do you use trail in a sentence?

   • 1. To drag or be dragged along, brushing the ground: The queen's long robe trailed behind. 2. To extend, grow, or droop loosely over a surface: vines trailing through the garden. 3. To drift in a thin stream: smoke trailing from a dying fire.

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   verb. to drag or stream, or permit to drag or stream along a surface, esp the ground. she trailed her skipping rope. her skirt trailed. to make (a track or path) through (a place) to trail a jungle. to trail a way. to chase, follow, or hunt (an animal or person) by following marks or tracks.

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   verb. move, proceed, or walk draggingly or slowly. “John trailed behind his class mates” “The Mercedes trailed behind the horse cart” synonyms: shack. see more. verb. go after with the intent to catch. synonyms: chase, chase after, dog, give chase, go after, tag, tail, track. see more. verb. hang down so as to drag along the ground.

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   a trail through the forest. see also national trail, nature trail. Extra Examples. Topics Hobbies c1. Oxford Collocations Dictionary. a route that is followed for a particular purpose. a tourist trail (= of famous buildings) politicians on the campaign trail (= travelling around to attract support) Extra Examples.

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