TRAIL
Scrabble letter values: T1R1A1I1L1 = 5
Definition
- noun a track or mark left by something that has passed.
- noun a path or track roughly blazed through wild or hilly country.
- noun evidence pointing to a possible solution. — synonyms: lead, track
- verb to lag or linger behind. — synonyms: drag, get_behind, hang_back, drop_behind, drop_back
- verb go after with the intent to catch. — synonyms: chase, chase_after, tail, tag, give_chase, dog, go_after, track
- verb move, proceed, or walk draggingly or slowly. — synonyms: shack
- verb hang down so as to drag along the ground.
- verb drag loosely along a surface. — synonyms: train
Examples
- “there as a trail of blood”
- “a tear left its trail on her cheek”
- “the police are following a promising lead”