Track

/ˈtɹæk/ · noun

Meaning

A mark left by something that has passed along..

Definitions by Sense

1. A mark left by something that has passed along.
2. A mark or impression left by the foot, either of man or animal.
3. The entire lower surface of the foot; said of birds, etc.
4. A road or other similar beaten path.
5. Physical course; way.
6. A path or course laid out for a race, for exercise, etc.
7. The direction and progress of someone or something; path.
8. (railways) The way or rails along which a train moves.

Example Sentences

Follow the track of the ship.

Can you see any tracks in the snow?

The fox tracks were still visible in the snow.

Follow the track for a hundred metres.

Astronomers predicted the track of the comet.

The athletes ran round the track.

The Celebrity, by arts unknown, induced Mrs. Judge Short and two other ladies to call at Mohair on a certain afternoon when Mr. Cooke was trying a trotter on the track. The three returned wondering and charmed with Mrs. Cooke; they were sure she had had no hand in the furnishing of that atrocious house.

You cannot simply “get” your child back on track; you and others can only help your child with that task.

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• tracks
• tracking
• tracked

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