Dictionary Check: trail

"trail" is a valid word!

Scrabble 5 points
Words with Friends 6 points

Definition

noun

a track or mark left by something that has passed

Example: "there as a trail of blood"
noun

a path or track roughly blazed through wild or hilly country

noun

evidence pointing to a possible solution

Example: "the police are following a promising lead"
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verb

to lag or linger behind

Example: "But in so many other areas we still are dragging"
verb

go after with the intent to catch

Example: "The policeman chased the mugger down the alley"
verb

move, proceed, or walk draggingly or slowly

Example: "John trailed behind his class mates"
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