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Moderatetrail
The correct spelling is trail.
How to pronounce trail
/tɹeɪl/
nounIPA: /tɹeɪl/
Say it like: Tra-yl
The correct spelling is trail. The track or indication marking the route followed by something that has passed, such as the footprints of animal on land or the contrail of an airplane in the sky. For example: "The hunters trailed their prey deep into the woods."
Usage Examples
“The hunters trailed their prey deep into the woods.”
“You'll get your coat all muddy if you trail it around like that.”
“He walked into the house, soaking wet, and trailed water all over the place.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.The track or indication marking the route followed by something that has passed, such as the footprints of animal on land or the contrail of an airplane in the sky.
- 2.A route for travel over land, especially a narrow, unpaved pathway for use by hikers, horseback riders, etc.
- 3.A trailer broadcast on television for a forthcoming film or programme.
- 4.A walk in which all the edges are distinct.
verb
- 1.To follow behind (someone or something); to tail (someone or something).
- 2.To drag (something) behind on the ground.
- 3.To leave (a trail of).
- 4.To show a trailer of (a film, TV show etc.); to release or publish a preview of (a report etc.) in advance of the full publication.
- 5.To hang or drag loosely behind; to move with a slow sweeping motion.
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