01 n. A mark left by something that has passed along; as, the track, or wake, of a ship; the track of a meteor; the track of a sled or a wheel.
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A mark left by something that has passed along; as, the track, or wake, of a ship; the track of a meteor; the track of a sled or a wheel.“The bright track of his fiery car.” — Shak.
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2.
A mark or impression left by the foot, either of man or beast; trace; vestige; footprint.“Far from track of men.” — Milton.
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3.
The entire lower surface of the foot; -- said of birds, etc.(Zool.)
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4.
A road; a beaten path.“Behold Torquatus the same track pursue.” — Dryden.
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5.
Course; way; as, the track of a comet.
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6.
A path or course laid out for a race, for exercise, etc.
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7.
The permanent way; the rails.(Railroad)
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8.
A tract or area, as of land.[Obs.]
Phrases & compounds
Track scale —
a railway scale. See under Railway.