trailblaze

[ treyl-bleyz ]

/ ˈtreɪlˌbleɪz /

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verb (used with object), trail·blazed, trail·blaz·ing.

to blaze a trail through (a forest, wilderness, or the like) for others to follow.

to be a pioneer in (a particular subject, technique, etc.).

verb (used without object), trail·blazed, trail·blaz·ing.

to work or serve as a trailblazer.

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