Difference between Trail and Dog

What is the difference between Trail and Dog?

Trail as a noun is the track followed by a hunter. while Dog as a noun is an animal, member of the genus canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated for thousands of years; occurs in many breeds. scientific name: canis lupus familiaris.

Trail

Part of speech: noun

Definition: The track followed by a hunter. A route for travel over land, especially a narrow, unpaved route for use by hikers, horse riders, etc.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To follow behind (someone or something); to tail (someone or something). To drag (something) behind on the ground. To leave (a trail of). To show a trailer of (a film, TV show etc.); to release or publish a preview of (a report etc.) in advance of the full publication.

Example sentence: I've been around the block a lot and I've had a merry trail for 55 years.

Dog

Part of speech: noun

Definition: An animal, member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated for thousands of years; occurs in many breeds. Scientific name: Canis lupus familiaris.A male dog, as opposed to a bitch (a female dog.)A dull, unattractive girl or woman.A man.A cowardSomeone who is morally reprehensible.Any of various mechanical devices for holding, gripping, or fastening something, particularly with a tooth-like projection."A click or pallet adapted to engage the teeth of a ratchet-wheel, to restrain the back action; a click or pawl." (See also: ratchet, windlass)A metal support for logs in a fireplace.A hot dog.UnderdogA foot

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To go after with the intent to catch.To follow in an annoying way, to constantly be affected by.To fasten a hatch securely.To watch, or participate, in sexual activity in a public place, on the pretence of walking the dog; see also dogging.To intentionally restrict labor productivity; to work at the slowest rate that goes unpunished. (Often takes it as object.) Has also been called soldiering or goldbricking.(up) to position oneself on all fours, after the manner of a dog - probably related to doggy style.

Example sentence: The bond with a true dog is as lasting as the ties of this earth will ever be.

We hope you now know whether to use Trail or Dog in your sentence.

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