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.
  • (noun): A route for travel over land, especially a narrow, unpaved pathway for use by hikers, horseback riders, etc.
  • (noun): A trailer broadcast on television for a forthcoming film or programme.
  • (noun): A walk in which all the edges are distinct.
  • (verb): To follow behind (someone or something); to tail (someone or something).
  • (verb): To drag (something) behind on the ground.
  • (verb): To leave (a trail of).
  • (verb): 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.
  • (verb): To hang or drag loosely behind; to move with a slow sweeping motion.
  • (verb): To run or climb like certain plants.
  • (verb): To drag oneself lazily or reluctantly along.
  • (verb): To be losing, to be behind in a competition.
  • (verb): 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.
  • (verb): To flatten (grass, etc.) by walking through it; to tread down.
  • (verb): To take advantage of the ignorance of; to impose upon.
  • The hunters trailed their prey deep into the woods.
  • You'll get your coat all muddy if you trail it around like that.
  • He walked into the house, soaking wet, and trailed water all over the place.
  • His new film was trailed on TV last night.
  • The bride's long dress trailed behind her as she walked down the aisle.