trail
verb (used with object)
to drag or let drag along the ground or other surface; draw or drag along behind.
trails
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pluralof trail.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof trail (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
trailverb (used with object)to drag or let drag along the ground or other surface; draw or drag along behind.
Example Sentences
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Strabane also hosted trick-or-treat trails, live performances and interactive activities before a fireworks display at the Melvin Sports Complex.
From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2026
With no trails on the mountain, reaching the top requires 1,800 feet of climbing.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2026
They can often produce long glowing trails and fireballs.
From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2026
On Friday, streets were quiet in Bend, an area known for its natural beauty, with hiking trails and ski slopes nearby that attract tens of thousands of visitors every year.
From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2026
She installed fish traps in the streams and set twine snares along small game trails.
From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer
