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trail
This word evokes a sense of lingering or residue. It describes the physical evidence of a journey, whether it is a permanent path carved into the earth or a temporary streak of scent or liquid. There is often a feeling of persistence or slow movement associated with it.
Countable when referring to a specific designated path or a distinct set of marks. Uncountable when referring to the general act of dragging or the abstract concept of lagging.
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A marked path or track through a wild or rural area.
"We followed the mountain trail to the summit."
A series of marks or signs left by something that has passed.
"The snail left a slimy trail on the patio."
To drag something along the ground behind.
"The child trailed his blanket across the floor."
To lag behind in a competition or score.
"The team trailed by ten points in the first half."