half-track

or half·track

[ haf-trak, hahf- ]

noun

1. 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 especially on military vehicles.
2. a motor vehicle with rear driving wheels on caterpillar treads.
3. Military. an armored vehicle equipped with half-tracks.

half-track

noun

1. a vehicle with caterpillar tracks on the wheels that supply motive power only

Derived Forms

• ˈhalf-ˌtracked, adjective

Other Words From

• half-tracked adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of half-track¹

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

Men obeyed him and dragged uniformed figures out of a light half-track that was plainly a staff car.

From Project Gutenberg

The tractor towed a half-track platform on which there were a crane and a very considerable lead-coated bin with a top.

From Project Gutenberg

There were times when even the half-track had to crawl or it would overturn.

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