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trailverb

trailed

Past Simple

trailed
Past Simple
trailed
Past Participle
trailing
ing-form
UK
/treɪl/
US
/treɪl/
Translations
The detective trailed the suspect through the crowded streets.
Le détective a suivi le suspect à travers les rues bondées.
She trailed her coat behind her as she walked.
Elle traînait son manteau derrière elle en marchant.
Additional translations
pisterEn suivant des traces ou une piste.
accuserDans l’expression accus er du retard.
traînerSe déplacer lentement, avec fatigue.
Definitions
To follow or track the path or scent of something.
The detective trailed the suspect through the crowded streets.
To lag behind or be in a position behind someone or something.
The team trailed by ten points at halftime.
To drag or let something drag along the ground or other surface.
She trailed her coat behind her as she walked.
To move slowly or wearily.
The hikers trailed along the path, exhausted from the long journey.
Synonyms
pursue
chase
track
follow
stalk
hound
trace
shadow
trailnoun
Definitions
A path or track made across a wild region, over rough country, or the like, by the passage of people or animals.
We followed the trail through the forest to reach the waterfall.
A series of signs or objects left behind by the passage of someone or something.
The detective followed the trail of clues to solve the mystery.
A track or scent left by an animal, person, or vehicle.
The hunter found the trail of the deer in the snow.
A line or series of marks left by something that has passed.
The airplane left a trail of white vapor in the sky.
trailadjective
Definitions
Intended for, used on, or relating to a trail or trails, especially for outdoor activities such as hiking or biking.
He bought a pair of trail shoes for his mountain trek.
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