trail

Meanings

• noun

  A mark or sign left by something that has passed, such as a line of footprints or a line of smoke.

  - "The trail led us to the hidden waterfall."
  - "The deer left a fresh trail through the forest."

• verb

  To draw or guide by or as if by a trail.

  - "The salesman trailed behind the potential customer."
  - "The tour guide trailed the group through the museum."

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Pronunciation

1. /tɹeɪl/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1750018"

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Synonyms

dirt track , footpath , path , track , sign , spoor

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with trail
mail , ail , ale , tail

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Variants

List of all variants of trail that leads to same result
trail , trailed , trailing , trails , trailless , trail bike , trail bikes , trail mix , trail mixes , Trail of Tears , trail (along) behind/after , trail after , trail along after , trail along behind , trail behind , trail away , trail away/off , trail off , trailed away/off , trailing away/off , trails away/off , trail goes cold , audit trail , audit trails , paper trail , paper trails

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Forms

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trails, trailed, trailing

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Etymology

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Old English trælan 'to track, follow'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'trail' is also used in computing to refer to a series of data points or a path through data.

2. In the game of tag, a 'trail' is the line of footprints or other marks left by the person who is 'it' for others to follow.

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Related Concepts

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1. footprint: A trail is often made up of footprints, which can be used to identify the animal or person that left the trail.

2. tracking: The act of following a trail to locate or identify something or someone.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'trail' is often used metaphorically to represent a path or journey. In art, trails can be represented through various mediums such as paint, ink, or even found objects.

How to Memorize "trail"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a line of footprints in the sand, or a line of smoke rising into the air. Visualize following this trail to reach a destination.
   - Visualize the sensation of walking along a trail, feeling the ground beneath your feet.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'trail' with the idea of a journey or path. Think of a trail as a guide that leads you to a new discovery.
   - Associate the word 'trail' with the sense of adventure and exploration.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by associating the word 'trail' with a memorable phrase, such as 'Trail: Tracking Animals In Large Territories'.
   - Use the acronym 'T-R-A-I-L' to remember the definition: 'To Recognize And Identify Lines'.

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