Definitions

1. noun

a path, track, or mark left by something, especially a footpath or a path made by the passage of animals.

“The hikers followed the well-marked trail through the forest.”

2. verb

to find, follow, or pursue something, especially a path or track.

“She tried to trail the suspect through the crowded streets.”

3. verb

to leave a mark or a trail, especially of something, such as dust or smoke.

“The car trailed a cloud of smoke behind it as it drove away.”

4. noun

a series of events or a sequence of things, especially in a story or a series of events.

“The film’s plot was a thrilling trail of clues and twists.”

5. noun

a type of electronic circuit or a connection between two or more devices, especially in computing.

“The trail of data transmission was interrupted by a network error.”