Definitions of half-track [ˈhæfˌtoʊn, ˈhɑf-]

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Definition of 'half-track'

Random House Webster's College Dictionary

1. (n.) half-track
a caterpillar tread that runs over and under the rear or driving wheels of a vehicle but is not connected with the forward wheels: used esp. on military vehicles.

2. half-track
a motor vehicle with rear driving wheels on caterpillar treads.

3. half-track
Mil. an armored vehicle equipped with half-tracks.

Etymology: (1925–30)

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Princeton's WordNet

1. (noun) half track
a motor vehicle propelled by half tracks; frequently used by the military

2. (adj) half track
a track that goes around only rear wheels

3. (adj) half-track, half-tracked
having caterpillar treads on the rear and wheels in front
"half-track armored vehicles"

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