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offshoot trail
[/ˈɔːfʃuːt treɪl/]
noun
pl: 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 trail
side trail
secondary path
feeder trail
tributary path
Antonyms
main trail
primary path
trunk 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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