sawdust trail
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Meaning · English
a path or trail of sawdust, often used to mark a route
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
một con đường hoặc lối mòn được đánh dấu bằng mùn cưa
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Literally: sawdust path
Where it’s used:
Used
Widespread English
Examples
The hikers followed the sawdust trail through the forest
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Sources & notes
Listed in Wiktionary’s “English idioms” category (retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-31; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “sawdust trail” mean?
a path or trail of sawdust, often used to mark a route Literally: sawdust path
Is “sawdust trail” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.