Trail (Noun)
Meaning 1
A track or mark left by something that has passed; "there as a trail of blood"; "a tear left its trail on her cheek".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Examples
- The fire left a trail of destruction in its wake, burning down everything in its path.
- A faint trail of glitter on the floor led the children to the hidden treasure.
- The storm left a trail of debris scattered all over the neighborhood.
- A single tear left its trail on her cheek as she said goodbye to her loved one.
- The hikers followed the narrow trail of footprints that wound its way up the mountain.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
Evidence pointing to a possible solution; "the police are following a promising lead"; "the trail led straight to the perpetrator".
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Meaning 3
A path or track roughly blazed through wild or hilly country.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The group followed a narrow trail through the dense forest to reach the mountain peak.
- After a few hours of walking, they stumbled upon an old trail that led them to a secluded waterfall.
- Hikers need to be cautious and follow the marked trail to avoid getting lost in the wilderness.
- The steep and rocky trail made it challenging for the trekkers to reach the summit.
- A winding trail took them through a scenic valley surrounded by tall trees and colorful wildflowers.