Trail Definition
trail
noun
- a track or mark left by something that has passed; "there as a trail of blood"; "a tear left its trail on her cheek"
- a path or track roughly blazed through wild or hilly country
- evidence pointing to a possible solution; "the police are following a promising lead"; "the trail led straight to the perpetrator"
verb
- to lag or linger behind; "But in so many other areas we still are dragging"
- go after with the intent to catch; "The policeman chased the mugger down the alley"; "the dog chased the rabbit"
- move, proceed, or walk draggingly or slowly; "John trailed behind his class mates"; "The Mercedes trailed behind the horse cart"
- hang down so as to drag along the ground; "The bride's veiled trailed along the ground"
- drag loosely along a surface; allow to sweep the ground; "The toddler was trailing his pants"; "She trained her long scarf behind her"
"Trail" in song lyrics
See how trail is used in real songs:
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"You're new to the trail"
Aceyalone — The Hurt -
"Bullet rolls, somethin tribal, yellin from the trail"
Aceyalone & RJD2 — Disconnected -
"It couldn't get more graphic I'm so trail"
Alchemist f/ Mobb Deep, Nas — Tick Tock
Words that rhyme with trail
Usage tips for "trail"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "trail" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for trail to find words that pair well.