back-trail
Americanverb (used without object)
Etymology
Origin of back-trail
First recorded in 1905–10
Example Sentences
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Heading the dogs southward, Joe Pete struck into the back-trail and, running behind, with a firm grip on the tail-rope, urged them into a pace that carried the outfit swiftly over the level snow-covered ice.
From Snowdrift A Story of the Land of the Strong Cold by Hendryx, James B. (James Beardsley)
The dogs were whirled upon the back-trail, and once more the outfit headed for the school upon the bank of the Yellow Knife.
From The Gun-Brand by Hendryx, James B. (James Beardsley)
We're goin' to hit the back-trail inside an' hour.
From Snowdrift A Story of the Land of the Strong Cold by Hendryx, James B. (James Beardsley)
Around the massive elbow of this ledge, our back-trail, ascending into view, curved under shouldering boulders.
From The Hidden Children by Chambers, Robert W. (Robert William)
Far down, under me, wound the narrow back-trail through the gulf below.
From The Hidden Children by Chambers, Robert W. (Robert William)
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