ˈtrack shoe
1track shoe — track′ shoe n. clo a light, heelless, usu. leather shoe with steel spikes or a rubber sole, worn for racing or running on a sports track • Etymology: 1905–10 …
2track-shoe — to walking: see track n. 14 …
3track shoe — noun 1. : the shoe of a track brake 2. : a heelless leather shoe having steel spikes on the sole to give traction to a runner * * * 1. a light, heelless, usually leather shoe having either steel spikes for use outdoors on a cinder or dirt track,… …
4track shoe — 1. a light, heelless, usually leather shoe having either steel spikes for use outdoors on a cinder or dirt track, or a rubber sole for use indoors on a board floor. 2. the part of a track brake mechanism that slows or stops a vehicle. [1905 10] * …
5track shoe — noun a running shoe …
6track shoe — /ˈtræk ʃu/ (say trak shooh) noun See spike1 (def. 7) …
7track — 1. n. & v. n. 1 a a mark or marks left by a person, animal, or thing in passing. b (in pl.) such marks esp. footprints. 2 a rough path, esp. one beaten by use. 3 a continuous railway line (laid three miles of track). 4 a a racecourse for horses,… …
8shoe — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) n. footwear; footgear; sandal, espadrille, boot, loafer, casual, sneaker; runner, [tire] casing; [brake] lining. See clothing. II (Roget s IV) n. Syn. footwear, foot covering. Types of shoes include:… …
9Track spikes — are shoes used at most track and field events. They are lightweight shoes with spikes screwed into their bottom, or spike plate, in order to maximize traction (and therefore performance) when running, throwing or jumping. Design Near the front of …
10Track brake — Track brakes are a form of brakes unique to railborne vehicles. The braking force derives from the friction resulting from the application of wood or metal braking shoes directly to the tracks (as the name suggests). Early examples of track… …
