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trail

/tɹeɪl/
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noun

  • The track or indication marking the route followed by something that has passed, such as the footprints of animal on land or the contrail of an airplane in the sky.
  • A route for travel over land, especially a narrow, unpaved pathway for use by hikers, horseback riders, etc.
  • A trailer broadcast on television for a forthcoming film or programme.
  • A walk in which all the edges are distinct.

verb

  • To follow behind (someone or something); to tail (someone or something).

    "The hunters trailed their prey deep into the woods."

  • To drag (something) behind on the ground.

    "You'll get your coat all muddy if you trail it around like that."

  • To leave (a trail of).

    "He walked into the house, soaking wet, and trailed water all over the place."

  • To show a trailer of (a film, TV show etc.); to release or publish a preview of (a report etc.) in advance of the full publication.

    "His new film was trailed on TV last night."

  • To hang or drag loosely behind; to move with a slow sweeping motion.

    "The bride's long dress trailed behind her as she walked down the aisle."

  • To run or climb like certain plants.
  • To drag oneself lazily or reluctantly along.

    "Our parents marched to church and we trailed behind."

  • To be losing, to be behind in a competition.
  • To carry (a firearm) with the breech near the ground and the upper part inclined forward, the piece being held by the right hand near the middle.
  • To flatten (grass, etc.) by walking through it; to tread down.
  • To take advantage of the ignorance of; to impose upon.

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