tracks
word · lemma: track
Definition
Plural of 'track'. It can mean narrow paths or marks left by people, animals, or vehicles, and it can also mean railway lines or the individual songs on an album.
Usage & Nuances
Meaning depends heavily on context. 'Train tracks' usually means railway lines, 'animal tracks' means marks or footprints, and 'album tracks' means songs. For paths in nature, 'tracks' is common in British and Australian English; American English often prefers 'trails' in some contexts.
Example Sentences
This album has ten tracks.
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We saw rabbit tracks in the snow.
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Do not walk on the train tracks.
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The hiking tracks around the lake are pretty easy.
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I liked the first two tracks, but the rest were kind of boring.
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Looks like someone drove off the road—see those tire tracks?
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