Definition of
trail is the dictionary form of trailling Definition of trail
trail has definitions from the field of transportation
1
[ verb ] to lag or linger behind

Synonyms

get_behind hang_back drop_behind drag

Examples

: "But in so many other areas we still are dragging."

2
[ noun ] a track or mark left by something that has passed

Examples

"there as a trail of blood" "a tear left its trail on her cheek"

3
[ noun ] (transportation) a path or track roughly blazed through wild or hilly country
4
[ verb ] go after with the intent to catch

Synonyms

chase go_after dog track give_chase tag tail chase_after

Examples

"The policeman chased the mugger down the alley" "the dog chased the rabbit"

5
[ noun ] evidence pointing to a possible solution

Synonyms

lead track

Examples

"the police are following a promising lead" "the trail led straight to the perpetrator"

6
[ verb ] (transportation) drag along, either literally or metaphorically, as in one's wake

Synonyms

entrain

7
[ verb ] hang down so as to drag along the ground

Examples

"The bride's veiled trailed along the ground"

8
[ verb ] to walk or proceed draggingly, slowly

Synonyms

trudge shack

Examples

: "Snow buried the streets and covered the slanting rooftops, as John trudged toward St. Peter's."

9
[ verb ] drag heavily or wearily, as of the body
10
[ noun ] Last name, frequency rank in the U.S. is 8609
11
[ verb ] drag loosely along a surface; allow to sweep the ground

Synonyms

train

Examples

"The toddler was trailing his pants" "She trained her long scarf behind her"

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