1. a path or track made for walking or hiking
2. a mark or series of marks left by someone or something that has passed

1. to follow behind someone or something
2. to drag or pull something along the ground
3. to be losing in a competition or contest

Examples

• We hiked along the mountain trail for three hours.
• The detective followed the trail of footprints in the mud.
• The dog left a trail of wet paw prints across the kitchen floor.
• The little boy trailed behind his older sister.
• She trailed her blanket on the ground as she walked.
• Our team is trailing by ten points at halftime.
• The bride’s dress had a long train that trailed behind her.
• Smoke trailed from the chimney into the clear sky.