trail

1. v. t. To hunt by the track; to track. Source: opted

2. v. t. To draw or drag, as along the ground. Source: opted

3. v. t. To carry, as a firearm, with the breech near the ground and the upper part inclined forward, the piece being held by the right hand near the middle. Source: opted

4. v. t. To tread down, as grass, by walking through it; to lay flat. Source: opted

5. v. t. To take advantage of the ignorance of; to impose upon. Source: opted

6. v. i. To be drawn out in length; to follow after. Source: opted

7. v. i. To grow to great length, especially when slender and creeping upon the ground, as a plant; to run or climb. Source: opted

8. n. A track left by man or beast; a track followed by the hunter; a scent on the ground by the animal pursued; as, a deer trail. Source: opted

9. n. A footpath or road track through a wilderness or wild region; as, an Indian trail over the plains. Source: opted

10. n. Anything drawn out to a length; as, the trail of a meteor; a trail of smoke. Source: opted

11. n. Anything drawn behind in long undulations; a train. Source: opted

12. n. Anything drawn along, as a vehicle. Source: opted

13. n. A frame for trailing plants; a trellis. Source: opted

14. n. The entrails of a fowl, especially of game, as the woodcock, and the like; -- applied also, sometimes, to the entrails of sheep. Source: opted

15. n. That part of the stock of a gun carriage which rests on the ground when the piece is unlimbered. See Illust. of Gun carriage, under Gun. Source: opted

16. n. The act of taking advantage of the ignorance of a person; an imposition. Source: opted

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