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.
A footpath or road track through a wilderness or
wild region; as, an Indian trail over the plains.
Anything drawn out to a length; as, the
trail of a meteor; a trail of smoke.
Anything drawn behind in long undulations; a
train.
Anything drawn along, as a vehicle.
A frame for trailing plants; a trellis.
The entrails of a fowl, especially of game, as
the woodcock, and the like; -- applied also, sometimes, to the entrails of
sheep.
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.
The act of taking advantage of the ignorance of
a person; an imposition.