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offshoot trail

[/ˈɔːfʃuːt treɪl/]
nounpl: offshoot trails
trilha secundária
1. A smaller path or trail that branches off from a main trail or pathway
We discovered an interesting offshoot trail that led to a hidden waterfall.
Descobrimos uma trilha secundária interessante que levava a uma cachoeira escondida.
2. A subsidiary or derivative route that diverges from a primary course or direction
The hiking guide marked several offshoot trails on the map for experienced hikers.
O guia de trilhas marcou várias trilhas secundárias no mapa para trilheiros experientes.
Synonyms
branch trailside trailsecondary pathfeeder trailtributary path
Antonyms
main trailprimary pathtrunk trail

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
trilha secundária
most common term in Brazil
São Paulo
caminho lateral
alternative term used in hiking communities
Portugal
percurso lateral
preferred term in Portuguese hiking context

Related Idioms & Phrases

off the beaten path
take the road less traveled
branch out
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