Definition of trail - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
pathwayUS narrow path for walking or hikingUS
- We followed the trail through the forest.
2.
trackmarks or scent left behind that can be followed
- The dog followed the trail through the forest.
3.
investigationevidence leading to a solution
- The trail of evidence was hard to follow.
Verb
1.
followingtr. follow behind someone or somethingtr.
- The detective trailed the suspect through the city.
2.
competitionintr. be losing in a competitionintr.
- Our team is trailing by ten points.
3.
draggingtr. drag something behind on the groundtr.
- She trailed her coat in the mud.
4.
hangingintr. hang or drag loosely behindintr.
- The dress trailed on the floor as she walked.
5.
leavingtr. leave a trail of somethingtr.
- The snail trailed slime across the path.
6.
movementintr. move with a slow sweeping motionintr.
- The kite trailed in the wind.
7.
previewingtr. US show a trailer of a film or programtr. US
- They trailed the new movie before the main feature.
Images of trail
narrow path for walking or hiking 
marks or scent left behind that can be followed
Expressions with trail
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progress slower than something else
The team trailed behind in the competition.
gradually become quieter or less distinct
Her voice began to trail off as she lost confidence.
sequence of records providing evidence of past events
Investigators followed the paper trail to solve the case.
conversation that strays from the main topic
The meeting went off on a rabbit trail.
to be the first to do something
She blazed the trail for women in engineering.
start a journey or trip
We decided to hit the trail early in the morning.
actively following someone very closely in a pursuit
The detectives are hot on the trail of the suspect.
searching for someone or something
The detective was on the trail of the missing jewels.
start following signs or clues to find something
The detective picked up the trail after finding new evidence.
mislead someone to prevent discovery
The suspect threw the detective off the trail with false clues.
diminish gradually in intensity or volume
Her voice began to trail away as she lost confidence.
create a new path or method for others
She blazed a trail in environmental science.
marked route for hikers
The hiking trail was well-marked and easy to follow.
cause marks or signs to remain behind while moving
The thief tried not to leave a trail behind him.
route for hiking or biking in mountains
The mountain trail is popular among cyclists.
path through a natural environment for educational or recreational purposes
We walked along the nature trail and observed various species of birds.
path or route that tourists walk along
We followed the tourist trail through the forest.
line of dust left behind by something moving fast
The car sped off, leaving a trail of dust behind.
riding horses or bicycles on trails
They went trail riding in the mountains every summer..
following someone closely to catch or find them
The detective was on his trail all night.
sport of running on natural paths away from paved roads
She prefers trail running to road races because of the scenery.
generate written records to document actions
The manager created a paper trail to track the project's progress.
outdoor path with spaced exercise stations for walking and workout routines
The park installed a new fitness trail with pull-up bars and balance beams.
make a path through snow or rough ground for others
He had to break a trail through deep snow.
Origin of trail
Middle English, trailen (to drag)
Terms with trail included in their meaning
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trail
narrow track for walking
gear
suited for wearing on long trail walks
tracking
follow the trail or path of something
exploration
create a new physical trail or route
trail ration
sweet block of dried fruit, handy for fast nutrition
trail bike
bike designed for rough terrains
animal trail
smell left by an animal for tracing
hunting
trail or clue to find something
paper trail
have records from a specific time in history
secret dealing
done outside formal systems, leaving no recorded trail
damage
trail showing damage or ruin
skiing area
slope or trail prepared for skiing, often at a resort
pursue
find by following a trail or path
paper trail
official account of proceedings or transactions
repeated walking
make a trail by walking over the same spot often
astronomy
the luminous trail of a comet
smoke
thin trail of smoke rising upward
tracking
fail to follow a trail or track
searching
actively following a clue or trail to find something
tracking
begin to follow a trail
tracking
begin to follow a trail or lead
navigation
wander away from a designated path or trail
aftermath
trail of damage left behind
trailblaze
mark a trail for others to follow
Examples of trail in a sentence
A hidden trail led us to the waterfall. The trail of breadcrumbs led to the cabin. Animals often leave a trail in the snow. Detectives followed the trail to uncover the truth. The trail led them to the missing documents. She trailed her friend to the secret spot.
The dog trailed its owner everywhere. They trail by a few votes in the election. We trail behind the leading team in the tournament. The puppy trailed its leash across the patio. His scarf trailed behind him on the stairs. Her scarf trailed behind her in the wind. The kite's string trailed along the ground. The wet dog trailed muddy paw prints through the hall. The comet trailed a bright plume behind it. The dress trailed along the floor. Smoke trailed from the chimney. The channel trailed its new drama during the news. They will trail the documentary before tonight's broadcast.
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- French:sentier, pister, ...
- German:Pfad, folgen, ...
- Italian:sentiero, seguire, ...
- Spanish:sendero, seguir, ...
- Portuguese:trilho, seguir, ...
- Chinese:小径, 跟踪, ...
- Japanese:小道, 追跡する, ...
- Arabic:مَسار, تَعَقَّبَ, ...
- Hebrew:שְׁבִיל, לַעֲקוֹב אַחֲרֵי, ...
- Russian:тропа, следовать, ...
- Ukrainian:стежка, слідувати, ...
- Hindi:पगडंडी, पीछा करना, ...
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