noun Download 🔗Share 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. Examples : "The dog's trail led the park ranger to the lost child. " environment nature mark way essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A route for travel over land, especially a narrow, unpaved pathway for use by hikers, horseback riders, etc. Examples : "The hiking club took the scenic trail through the woods. " way place nature geography environment sport essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A trailer broadcast on television for a forthcoming film or programme. Examples : "The movie studio aired a compelling trail for their new documentary about space exploration. " media entertainment essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A walk in which all the edges are distinct. Examples : "The nature trail had clearly marked edges, making it easy to follow. " way place nature sport action environment essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To follow behind (someone or something); to tail (someone or something). Examples : "The hunters trailed their prey deep into the woods." action police essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To drag (something) behind on the ground. Examples : "The child trailed a bright red ribbon behind him as he walked home from school. " action nature environment essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To leave (a trail of). Examples : "He walked into the house, soaking wet, and trailed water all over the place." action way environment mark essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share 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. Examples : "His new film was trailed on TV last night." media entertainment communication essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To hang or drag loosely behind; to move with a slow sweeping motion. Examples : "The long, colorful ribbon trailed behind the little girl as she skipped to school. " action way environment essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To run or climb like certain plants. Examples : "The ivy was trailing up the side of the old house. " plant biology nature essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To drag oneself lazily or reluctantly along. Examples : "Our parents marched to church and we trailed behind." action body essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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verb Download 🔗Share 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. Examples : "The hunter trailed his rifle, keeping it low and angled forward as he walked through the woods. " military weapon action essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To flatten (grass, etc.) by walking through it; to tread down. Examples : "The children trailed through the grass, flattening it with each step. " nature environment action essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To take advantage of the ignorance of; to impose upon. Examples : "The salesman trailed the elderly woman, taking advantage of her lack of knowledge about electronics to sell her a very expensive, unnecessary appliance. " moral attitude character value essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading