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   trail

   /treɪl/

   noun

   • 1. a mark or a series of signs or objects left behind by the passage of someone or something: "a trail of blood on the grass" Similar seriesstreamstringlinechainrowsuccessiontraintrainchainseriessequenceaftermath
   • ▪ a track, scent, or other indication used in following someone or hunting an animal: "police followed his trail to Dorset" Similar trackspoorpathscenttracesmarkssignsprintsimprintsimpressionsfootprintsfootmarksfootsteps
   • 2. a long thin part or line stretching behind or hanging down from something: "smoke trails" Similar waketailstreamslipstreamlinerowtrainfilerankcolumnprocessionstringchainarraygroupfollowingentourageconvoyqueue
   • 3. a beaten path through the countryside: "country parks with nature trails" Similar pathbeaten pathpathwaywayfootpathtrackcourseroadroute
   • ▪ a route followed for a particular purpose: "the hotel is well off the tourist trail" Similar pathbeaten pathpathwaywayfootpathtrackcourseroadroute
   • ▪ a downhill ski run or cross-country ski route: North American "this steep trail is as firm as off-piste spring snow"
   • 4. a trailer for a film or broadcast: "a recent television trail for ‘The Bill’"
   • 5. the rear end of a gun carriage, resting or sliding on the ground when the gun is unlimbered.

   verb

   • 1. draw or be drawn along behind someone or something: "Alex trailed a hand through the clear water" Similar dragsweepbe drawndrawstreamdanglehang (down)towdrooparchaic:depend
   • ▪ (typically of a plant) grow or hang over the edge of something or along the ground: "the roses grew wild, their stems trailing over the banks" Similar creepcrawlslideslinkslither
   • 2. walk or move slowly or wearily: "he baulked at the idea of trailing around the shops" Similar trudgeploddrag oneselfwanderamblemeanderdriftdawdlestraggleloiterlingerlagfall behindtake one's timenot keep upbring up the reartraikinformal:tag along behind
   • ▪ (of the voice or a speaker) fade gradually before stopping: "her voice trailed away" Similar fadedwindlediminishlessenwaneebbsubsideweakenpeter outmelt awayfizzle outtaper offtail offgrow faintgrow dimevaporatedisappearvanishdiecome to nothingcome to a haltcome to an endrun out
   • 3. follow (a person or animal) by using marks or scent left behind: "Sam suspected they were trailing him" Similar followpursuetracktraceshadowstalkdoghoundspoorhunt (down)coursekeep an eye onkeep in sightrun to earthrun to groundrun downinformal:tailkeep tabs onkeep a tab on
   • 4. be losing to an opponent in a game or contest: "the defending champions were trailing 10—5 at half-time" Similar losebe downbe behindlag behindfall behinddrop behind
   • 5. give advance publicity to (a film, broadcast, or proposal): "the bank's plans have been extensively trailed" Similar advertisepublicizeannounceproclaimpreviewshow excerpts ofcall attention toinformal:hype
   • 6. apply (slip) through a nozzle or spout to decorate ceramic ware.

   Word Origin Middle English (as a verb): from Old French traillier ‘to tow’, or Middle Low German treilen ‘haul a boat’, based on Latin tragula ‘dragnet’, from trahere ‘to pull’. Compare with trawl. The noun originally denoted the train of a robe, later generalized to denote something trailing.

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2. www.geeksforgeeks.org › walks-trails-paths-cycles-andWalks, Trails, Paths, Cycles and Circuits in Graph

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   Sep 20, 2024 · What is Trail? Trail is an open walk in which no edge is repeated, and vertex can be repeated. There are two types of trails: Open trail and closed trail. The trail whose starting and ending vertex is same is called closed trail. The trail whose starting and ending vertex is different is called open trail. Here 1->3->8->6->3->2 is trail

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › trail (along) behindTrail (along) behind/after Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Aug 15, 2024 · The meaning of TRAIL (ALONG) BEHIND/AFTER is to walk or move slowly as one follows behind (someone or something). How to use trail (along) behind/after in a sentence.

4. www.muchbetteradventures.com › magazine › hiking-vs-trekkingHiking vs Trekking: What’s the Difference? - Much Better...

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   Apr 29, 2024 · Hiking: “the activity of going for long walks, especially across country”. Trekking: “to go on a long arduous journey, typically on foot”. So, as far as the dictionary is concerned, there is little difference when it comes to hiking vs trekking. Trekking is emphasised as slightly more demanding than hiking, though.

5. vocabclarified.com › trail-or-trialTrail Or Trial: Understanding The Differences - VocabClarified

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   Aug 7, 2024 · While “trail” refers to a path or route, “trial” denotes a legal proceeding or a test. By keeping these distinctions in mind, you can communicate more clearly and avoid common language errors.

6. www.who.int › health-topics › clinical-trialsClinical trials - World Health Organization (WHO)

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   Jun 26, 2024 · Overview. WHO Response. Clinical trials are a type of research that studies new tests and treatments and evaluates their effects on human health outcomes.

7. outforia.com › types-of-hiking20 Different Types of Hiking: Find Your Trail - Outforia

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   Nov 5, 2023 · 1. Day Hiking. Day hiking is perfect for those looking to enjoy the outdoors without committing to longer trips. You’ll cover a manageable distance in a single day, typically using general trails and carrying minimal gear. Day hikes can be as simple or challenging as you prefer, making them suitable for all skill levels. Hiking for Beginners.

8. www.americantrails.org › resources › basic-elements-of-trailBasic Elements of Trail Design and Trail Layout - American Trails

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   Aug 22, 2024 · Planning and responsibility are the keys to success. Learning how to build a trail is an ongoing, never ending process with each section of trail to be constructed a new challenge.

9. usdictionary.com › idioms › blaze-a-trailBlaze a Trail: Definition, Meaning, and Origin - US Dictionary

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   Dec 5, 2023 · "Blaze a trail" is an idiom that means to pioneer or innovate in some field, or to set a new standard by being the first to do something. This phrase is often used in making new discoveries, embarking on unexplored paths, or creating new methods in a particular area.

10. blog.landscapeprofessionals.org › how-i-do-it-constructingHow I Do It: Constructing, Maintaining and Reclaiming Trails

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    Oct 12, 2023 · How I Do It: Constructing, Maintaining and Reclaiming Trails. October 12, 2023. Photo: Timberline Landscaping. When you’re out hiking a trail, you probably don’t give a lot of thought to how it was constructed or maintained, but there are entire companies dedicated to the craft of trail work.

11. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › national-trailnational trail noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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    Sep 13, 2024 · national trail. noun. /ˌnæʃnəl ˈtreɪl/. /ˌnæʃnəl ˈtreɪl/. a long route through beautiful country where people can walk or ride. Culture National Trails form a network of over 2 500 miles/4 000 kilometres of long-distance paths for with around 1700 miles/2700 kilometres of paths, managed by .