back trail

1 of 2

noun

: back track

backtrail

2 of 2

verb

Word History

Etymology

Verb

back trail

First Known Use

Noun

1832, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1907, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of back trail was in 1832

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Dictionary Entries Near back trail

backtrack

back trail

backtrail

Cite this Entry

“Back trail.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/back%20trail. Accessed 13 Oct. 2024.

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