trail

simple noun, verb89 collocationsAvg. frequency: 6.8

A line of blood left by an injured person or animal.

A line of smoke left by something moving, like a plane.

A trail deliberately left to mislead someone.

A trail of smell left by an animal or person.

A line of condensed water from an aircraft or rocket at high altitude.

A trail that is difficult to see or follow.

A trail that is narrow and not very distinct.

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Actively following or pursuing someone.

Refers to having a lower score.

Refers to movement.

Refers to having a lower score.

Refers to movement.

Used to specify the margin of defeat (e.g., trail by 12 points).

To hide or obscure one's path.

informal

When a trail becomes impossible to follow any longer.

Collocations with "trail"

trail + ...

... + trail