Caterpillar Tread (Noun)
Meaning
An endless metal belt on which tracked vehicles move over the ground.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The caterpillar tread of the tank provided a stable base to move across the muddy terrain.
- A caterpillar tread is essential for tracked vehicles to move over various land surfaces with minimal slippage.
- The worn caterpillar tread on the bulldozer needed immediate replacement before it could continue to work.
- Historically, the invention of the caterpillar tread revolutionized military and agricultural machines by increasing their versatility.
- Tracked excavators are preferred for heavy construction due to the high traction of their large caterpillar tread systems.