Trail
/tɹeɪl/
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Scrabble:5 ptsWWF:6 pts5 letters
Definition of Trail
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."
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dirt trackfootpathpathtracksignspoor