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trail
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- pronunciation:
- treIl
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun), Word Explorer
part of speech: |
verb |
inflections: |
trails, trailing, trailed |
definition 1: |
to drag along behind on the ground.
The boy trailed his coat as he walked home.- similar words:
- drag, haul, pull, tow
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definition 2: |
to follow the trace, track, or scent of.
The dogs trailed the fox.- synonyms:
- trace, track
- similar words:
- chase, course, follow, hound, hunt, pursue, search out, stalk, tail
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definition 3: |
to be behind in a game or event.
Our team trailed by ten points.- synonyms:
- lag
- similar words:
- drop back
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definition 4: |
to become weaker.
His voice trailed to a low whisper as he fell asleep.- synonyms:
- dwindle, fade, fail
- similar words:
- decline, diminish, falter, lag, wane, weaken
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related words: |
drag, scent |
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part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
a path or course through a forest or other rural place.
He followed the trail to the cabin.- similar words:
- path, route, way
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definition 2: |
a track or scent left behind by a moving person, animal, or object.
The hounds picked up the trail of the escaped prisoner.- synonyms:
- track
- similar words:
- footprints, scent, trace, wake
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definition 3: |
something that trails or hangs.
There was a trail of smoke from the chimney.- similar words:
- trailer, train
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related words: |
thoroughfare, walk |
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