DCHP-1 Online

back-trail

• 1 v. follow the trail left by a person or animal.

  • 1909  (1926)  His enemies back-trailed him and caught him off guard.

• 2 v. of livestock, turn around and move in the direction opposite to that in which they are being herded.

  • 1955  Cattle would back-trail on us through the timber, singly, in pairs, and in small bunches all night.