trail

Phonetics

/tɹeɪl/

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).
Example: The hunters trailed their prey deep into the woods.
To drag (something) behind on the ground.
Example: You'll get your coat all muddy if you trail it around like that.
To leave (a trail of).
Example: 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.
Example: His new film was trailed on TV last night.
To hang or drag loosely behind; to move with a slow sweeping motion.
Example: 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.
Example: 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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