trail-making
nounUK /ˈtreɪlˌmeɪkɪŋ/
US /ˈtreɪlˌmeɪkɪŋ/
The act of making a path or marks to show where to go.
The children practiced trail-making by tying bright ribbons to the trees.
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2. A test that measures how quickly someone connects numbered or lettered dots in order.
The doctor used a trail-making test to check her attention and speed.
3. The work of building or clearing a trail through wild land.
Trail-making in the forest took the crew three full days.
4. The process of leaving a series of clues or signs that lead somewhere.
The treasure hunt involved clever trail-making with chalk arrows on the pavement.