"trail" meaning in English

See trail in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /treɪl/ Audio: en-us-trail.ogg [US] Forms: trail [singular], trails [plural]
enPR: trāl Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A trail is a way to get to a place, usually made of dirt and used by hikers or horse riders. Synonyms: footpath, path, track
    Sense id: simple-trail-en-noun-kAckSWB6
  2. A trail is a path that is followed by a hunter. Synonyms: spoor
    Sense id: simple-trail-en-noun-ROOMw1rZ

Verb

IPA: /treɪl/ Audio: en-us-trail.ogg [US] Forms: trail [canonical], trails [third-person, singular], trailed [past], trailed [past, participle], trailing [present, participle]
enPR: trāl Head templates: {{verb}} [POS TABLE]
  1. If you trail someone, you follow that person.
    Sense id: simple-trail-en-verb-9LPfKuHA
  2. If you trail something, you drag it or drop it behind you.
    Sense id: simple-trail-en-verb-XAsPPevo
  3. If you leave a trail of something, you leave material behind as you move.
    Sense id: simple-trail-en-verb-L2YjyXXk
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