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caterpillar tread

 

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Noun caterpillar tread has 1 sense
  1. track, caterpillar track, caterpillar tread - an endless metal belt on which tracked vehicles move over the ground
    --1 is a kind of belt
    --1 is a part of tracked vehicle
    --1 has particulars: half track

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Caterpillar Tread

Noun: The flexible and continuous track made up of metal plates that is used to propel and steer heavy vehicles, such as tanks and bulldozers.

Example sentence: The tank smoothly maneuvered over rough terrains thanks to its caterpillar tread.

Noun: Any track-like system made of interlocking metal plates or rubber that provides stability and traction, typically used in heavy machinery or even some types of footwear for grip and durability.

Example sentence: The excavator's caterpillar tread allowed it to dig efficiently in soft soil without getting stuck.

Verb: (rare) To move or transport something using a caterpillar tread mechanism.

Example sentence: The crane operator caterpillar-treaded the massive steel beam to its designated spot.

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