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Definition trail in American English

trail noun

[countable] noun
/treɪl/
1

a path through the countryside, especially one designed for walking for pleasure

Example

The trail led down to the lake.

Example

We followed a winding trail into the mountains.

Synonyms and related words
path pathway footpath
2

a series of marks or objects left by someone or something that shows they have been there

Example

a trail of blood

Example

He left a trail of muddy footprints.

Example

We followed the trail of ribbons he had tied to the trees.

Synonyms and related words
evidence sign suggestion
2.1

a smell or series of marks left by an animal

Example

Dogs can follow a bear's trail for several miles.

Synonyms and related words
an easy target angling bag
3

damage or harm caused by something bad

Example

Hurricane Andrew left a trail of destruction along the coast.

Synonyms and related words
damage destruction harm
3.1

a series of bad or harmful events

Example

a trail of murders/robberies

Synonyms and related words
pattern process train
4

a series of pieces of connected evidence that prove that someone did something wrong or illegal

Example

The trail of missing funds led investigators directly to Wang.

Synonyms and related words
evidence sign suggestion
5

a series of activities that you do in order to achieve something

Example

The usual pack of reporters were following Bush on the campaign trail.

Example

With their latest victory, the Yankees have clearly hit the pennant trail.

Synonyms and related words
series process campaign
Definition trail in American English