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to trail
01
to be pulled along by a leading force
Intransitive
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
movement verb
regular
present tense
trail
3rd person singular
trails
present participle
trailing
past simple
trailed
past participle
trailed
Examples
The kite soared in the sky, with its long tail trailing behind it.
02
to pursue or follow someone or something closely
Transitive: to trail sb/sth
Examples
The detective quietly trailed the suspect through the crowded marketplace, keeping a discreet distance.
03
to extend in a loose and flowing manner, often touching or brushing against the ground
Intransitive
Examples
Her wedding gown trailed elegantly as she walked down the aisle, creating a stunning visual effect.
04
to proceed at a slow pace, often with a sense of fatigue or reluctance
Intransitive: to trail somewhere
Examples
The tired explorer began to trail behind the group, needing a moment to catch their breath.
Trail
01
a path or track that has been roughly marked or cleared, often found in wild or hilly terrain
Examples
The hikers followed a narrow trail through the dense forest.
02
a track, mark, or sign left behind by something that has moved through an area
Grammatical Information
animacy status
inanimate
Composition
Simple
countable
plural form
trails
Examples
The hiker noticed a trail of footprints leading deeper into the forest.
03
evidence or clues that indicate a possible solution or lead to an answer
Examples
The detective followed a trail of clues to solve the mystery.
Lexical Tree
trailer
trailing
trail
