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trail

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1 a rough course or way formed by or as if by repeated footsteps

took a trail through the woods to get to the main road

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bridle path

towpath

2 a mark or series of marks left on a surface by something that has passed along it

the slugs left a slimy trail on the sidewalk

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trail

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Synonyms & Antonyms of trail (Entry 2 of 2)

to go after or on the track of

we trailed our friend into the woods, inadvertently spoiling his plans for a solitary hike

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run after

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head

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chase, pursue, follow, trail mean to go after or on the track of something or someone. chase implies going swiftly after and trying to overtake something fleeing or running. a dog chasing a cat pursue suggests a continuing effort to overtake, reach, or attain. pursued the criminal through narrow streets follow puts less emphasis upon speed or intent to overtake. friends followed me home in their car trail may stress a following of tracks or traces rather than a visible object. trail deer trailed a suspect across the country