back-trail

American  

[bak-treyl] / ˈbækˌtreɪl /

verb (used without object)

1. to backtrack.

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Etymology

Origin of back-trail

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

But Joe Pete merely shrugged, and started the dogs, whereupon Brent faced about and started over the back-trail.

From Project Gutenberg

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 Project Gutenberg

We're goin' to hit the back-trail inside an' hour.

From Project Gutenberg

A half mile from the encampment, Brent struck into the scattered timber, "He may watch the back-trail," he flung back over his shoulder, "and we don't want to walk into a trap."

From Project Gutenberg

At daylight they camped upon the apex of a high ridge that commanded a six or seven mile sweep of the back-trail, and all three noted with relief that the stiff wind had filled their trail with the shifting snow.

From Project Gutenberg