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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 esp. on military vehicles.
2. a motor vehicle with rear driving wheels on caterpillar treads.
3. Military. an armored vehicle equipped with half-tracks.
Also, halftrack.


Origin:
1925–30


half-tracked, adjective
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half track

noun
1. a motor vehicle propelled by half tracks; frequently used by the military 
2. a track that goes around only rear wheels 
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