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track-and-field

adjective \ ˌtrak-ən(d)-ˈfēld \

Definition of track-and-field

: of, relating to, or being any of various competitive athletic events (such as running, jumping, and weight throwing) performed on a running track and on the adjacent field

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1905

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track-and-field

adjective \ ˌtrak-ən-ˈfēld \

Definition of track-and-field for Students

: relating to or being sports events (as racing, throwing, and jumping contests) held on a running track and on the enclosed field

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