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\Definition of tract
(Entry 1 of 3)
1a : a system of body parts or organs that act together to perform some function
the digestive tract
b : a bundle of nerve fibers having a common origin, termination, and function
2 : an area either large or small: such as
a : an indefinite stretch of land
b : a defined area of land
3 : extent or lapse of time
tract
noun (2)Definition of tract (Entry 2 of 3)
: a pamphlet or leaflet of political or religious propaganda also : a piece of writing that is suggestive of such a tract
Definition of tract (Entry 3 of 3)
: verses of Scripture (as from the Psalms) used between the gradual and the Gospel at some masses (as during penitential seasons)
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tract
noun\ ˈtrakt \
\Kids Definition of tract
(Entry 1 of 2)
1 : an indefinite stretch of land
a large tract of forest
2 : a defined area of land
40 acre tracts
3 : a system of body parts or organs that serve some special purpose
The kidneys and bladder are part of the urinary tract.
tract
nounKids Definition of tract (Entry 2 of 2)
: a pamphlet of political or religious ideas and beliefs
tract
noun\ ˈtrakt \
\Medical Definition of tract
1 : a system of body parts or organs that act together to perform some function
the digestive tract — see gastrointestinal tract, lower respiratory tract, upper respiratory tract
2 : a bundle of nerve fibers having a common origin, termination, and function and especially one within the spinal cord or brain
— called also fiber tract
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