half-track

noun

ˈhaf-ˌtrak 

ˈhäf-

1

: an endless chain-track drive system that propels a vehicle supported in front by a pair of wheels

2

: a motor vehicle propelled by half-tracks

specifically : one lightly armored for military use

half-track adjective

or half-tracked

ˈhaf-ˌtrakt 

ˈhäf-

Word History

First Known Use

1925, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for half-track

• aback
• anzac
• attack
• backpack
• backtrack
• bareback
• blackjack
• brownback
• buyback
• callback
• cognac
• comeback

Kids Definition

half-track

noun

-ˌtrak

1

: an endless-chain track used in place of a rear wheel on a heavy-duty vehicle

2

: a motor vehicle moved by half-tracks