ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Backtrail

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Backtrail is a noun meaning A small path or trail that is not used regularly.

Meaning

A small path or trail that is not used regularly.

More Meanings

  1. The path over which one has already traveled.
  2. To backtrack along a trail.

Example Sentences

He reshouldered his rifle. "Want to backtrail with me?"
If they didn't, they would then have to backtrail to try to pick it up
I hoped Carson knew where he was going, because there was no room to backtrail here.
When it was light enough we climbed a mesa, winding around the far side before coming up to watch our backtrail.

Word Forms

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include trace, track, footpath, footpad, tread, trade.

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