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tragic hero
nounC1
/ˌtrædʒ.ɪk ˈhɪə.rəʊ/A protagonist in a tragedy who possesses noble qualities but has a fundamental flaw or makes a crucial error in judgment (hamartia) that leads to their downfall.
tragic irony
nounC2
/ˌtrædʒ.ɪk ˈaɪə.rə.ni/A situation where a character's words or actions have a significance to the audience that the character is unaware of, leading to a catastrophic or deeply unfortunate outcome. The contrast between the character's understanding and the audience's fuller knowledge.
tragicomedy
nounC1
/ˌtrædʒ.ɪˈkɒm.ə.di/A play or other work that combines elements of tragedy and comedy.
tragion
nounSpecialized
/ˈtreɪdʒiən/A point on the ear where the upper edge of the tragus meets the helix, used as an anatomical landmark.
tragopan
nounLow
/ˈtræɡ.ə.pæn/A brightly colored Asiatic pheasant of the genus Tragopan, known for its vivid plumage and fleshy ornaments during breeding.
tragus
nounC2
/ˈtreɪɡəs/The small, often pointed, cartilaginous projection in front of the external opening of the ear.
traherne
nounRare
/trəˈhɜːn/A surname, most commonly associated with Thomas Traherne, a 17th-century English metaphysical poet and clergyman.
traik
verb-intransitiveVery Low
/treɪk/(Chiefly Scottish & Northern English) to wander aimlessly or wearily; to become lost or go astray.
trail
nounverbverb-intransitive+1B1
/treɪl/A rough path through the countryside, often marked, used for walking or hiking.
trail away
verbB2
/treɪl əˈweɪ/to gradually become quieter, weaker, or less distinct until it stops; often referring to speech, sound, or emotion
trail bike
nounmedium
/treɪl baɪk/A motorcycle designed for off-road use, especially on trails and rough terrain.
trail boss
nounLow
/treɪl bɒs/The person in charge of supervising a cattle drive on a trail, especially in the historical American West.
trail herd
nounLow
/treɪl hɜːd/A group of cattle being driven in a line over a long distance, especially on the historic cattle trails of the American West.
trail man
nounLow
/treɪl mæn/A person who is knowledgeable about, works on, or is associated with trails, especially in outdoor settings like hiking.
trail mix
nounB1
/ˈtreɪl ˌmɪks/A snack food consisting of a mix of dried fruit, nuts, seeds, and sometimes other ingredients like chocolate or cereal, designed for its portability and energy content.
trail rope
nounC1
/treɪl rəʊp/A rope attached to a horse, vehicle, or other animal to guide or control it from a distance.
trailblaze
verb-intransitiveverb-transitiveC1
/ˈtreɪlbleɪz/To be the first to do something new or difficult, creating a path for others to follow.
trailblazer
nounIntermediate
/ˈtreɪlˌbleɪzə/A person who is the first to do something or go somewhere, often creating a new path for others to follow.
trailboard
nounVery Low
/ˈtreɪl.bɔːd/A decorative wooden board on either side of a ship's bow, often bearing scrollwork, carvings, or a figurehead.
trailer
nounB1
/ˈtreɪlə(r)/A short film consisting of extracts from a forthcoming movie, designed to advertise it; a vehicle that can be pulled by a car, truck, or tractor.

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