noun
- paths through natural areas for walking or hiking
- marks or traces left behind by something that has passed
verb
- follows behind someone or something
- drags or pulls something along the ground
- is losing in a competition or contest
Examples
- The hiking trails in the national park are well-marked.
- The snail left shiny trails on the sidewalk.
- The detective trails the suspect through the city.
- She trails her blanket behind her as she walks.
- Our team trails by ten points at halftime.
- Mountain bike trails wind through the forest.
- The plane left white trails across the blue sky.