Definitions
There are 8 meanings of the word
Trail.
How to pronounce trail:
US
Trail - as a noun
A track or mark left by something that has passed
Example: "There as a trail of blood"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A path or track roughly blazed through wild or hilly country
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Trail - as a verb
To lag or linger behind
Example: "But in so many other areas we still are dragging"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
Go after with the intent to catch
Example: "The policeman chased the mugger down the alley"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Move, proceed, or walk draggingly or slowly
Example: "John trailed behind his class mates"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
Hang down so as to drag along the ground
Example: "The bride's veiled trailed along the ground"
Drag loosely along a surface; allow to sweep the ground
Example: "The toddler was trailing his pants"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
Example Sentences
"He trailed behind his friends as they explored the forest."
"The dog trailed its leash behind it as it ran through the park."
"The hiker trailed her fingers along the rough bark of the tree."
"The detective trailed the suspect for hours."
"The car's exhaust trailed smoke as it drove away."
Word Game Points
Is TRAIL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, trail is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
TRAIL has a SCRABBLE points total of 5.
Is TRAIL a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, trail is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordTRAIL has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 6.
Is TRAIL a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, trail is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordTRAIL has a WORDFEUD points total of 5.
