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trailhead

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

The beginning of a trail, often specifically a hiking trail.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

The initial clue that leads to an alternate reality game.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: games, gaming

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: rabbit hole

Antonyms: none provided

3

noun

Meaning 3

the beginning of a trail

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: trail head

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: beginning, origin, root, rootage, source

History

Etymology

From trail + head.

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Afrikaans: padvatpunt — beginning of a trail
  • French: départ de sentier — beginning of a trail
Real reading context

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