caterpillar track
English
editNoun
editcaterpillar track (plural caterpillar tracks)
- A continuous track in the form of a steel or rubber belt fitted instead of wheels to crawlers, bulldozers, excavators, loaders, backhoes, tanks and similar off-road vehicles.
- Synonyms: continuous track, track, crawler
Usage notes
editThe name came originally from the Caterpillar Tractor Company, but is now common in uncapitalised form.
Translations
editcontinuous track in the form of steel or rubber belt
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