trail

Definitions

1. To follow behind (someone or something); to tail (someone or something)
2. 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.
3. A city in British Columbia, Canada.
4. To drag (something) behind on the ground
5. A route for travel over land, especially a narrow, unpaved pathway for use by hikers, horseback riders, etc.
6. A city in Polk County, Minnesota, United States.
7. A route or circuit generally.
8. To leave (a trail of)
9. A census-designated place in Jackson County, Oregon, United States.
10. A trailer broadcast on television for a forthcoming film or programme.
11. 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
12. A walk in which all the edges are distinct.
13. To hang or drag loosely behind; to move with a slow sweeping motion
14. The horizontal distance from where the wheel touches the ground to where the steering axis intersects the ground.

Equivalents

Examples

“trail of blood”

“condensation trail”

“data trail, paper trail”

“Politicians are on the campaign trail in preparation for this year's election.”

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