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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John Ternus takes over as Apple's chief executive on Tuesday, inheriting a company that towers over the smartphone market but trails its rivals in artificial intelligence.
From Barron's ● Aug. 31, 2026
The NPS said flooding had caused significant damage in some areas and that trails in the area have been closed.
From BBC ● Aug. 30, 2026
Your boss and co-workers seem like they are on your side, but you’ll want screenshots of messages and paper trails should she take her complaints to HR.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 29, 2026
Most of Harford Springs Reserve, a park featuring several hiking trails, is under an evacuation warning, according to the map.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 25, 2026
And that we absolutely will not leave the designated trails, the boardwalks.
From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day
