Tract

Word TRACT
Character 5
Hyphenation tract
Pronunciations /tɹækt/

Definitions and meanings of "Tract"

What do we mean by tract?

A leaflet or pamphlet containing a declaration or appeal, especially one put out by a religious or political group. noun

The verses from Scripture sung after the gradual in the Roman Catholic Mass during penitential seasons such as Lent or as part of a Requiem. noun

An expanse of land or water. noun

A specified or limited area of land. noun

A system of organs and tissues that together perform a specialized function. noun

A bundle of nerve fibers having a common origin, termination, and function. noun

A stretch or lapse of time. noun

Track; footprint. noun

Extent; a continued passage or duration; process; lapse: used chiefly in the phrase tract of time. noun

Course or route; track; way. noun

Course or movement; action. noun

Attractive influence; attraction; charm. noun

Extent; expanse; hence, a region of indefinite extent; a more or less extended area or stretch of land or water: as, a tract of woodland. noun

Trait; lineament; feature. noun

In anatomy, an area or expanse; the extension of an organ or a system: as, the digestive or alimentary tract; the optic tract. Also called tractus (which see). noun

In ornithology, a pteryla, or feathered place: distinguished from space. noun

In heraldry, same as tressure. noun

The air-passages collectively. noun

An area or expanse.

A series of connected body organs, as in the digestive tract.

A small booklet such as a pamphlet, often for promotional or informational uses.

A brief treatise or discourse on a subject.

A commentator's view or perspective on a subject.

Continued or protracted duration, length, extent

Part of the proper of the liturgical celebration of the Eucharist for many Christian denominations, used instead of the alleluia during Lenten or pre-Lenten seasons, in a Requiem Mass, and on a few other penitential occasions.

Continuity or extension of anything.

Traits; features; lineaments.

The footprint of a wild animal.

Track; trace.

Treatment; exposition.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Tract

The word "tract" in example sentences

This tract is a portion of Tract No. 1 described in Executive Order No. 6408 of November 7, 1933. ❋ Unknown (1951)

If a tract is deemed suitable for development, it is listed for sale in a competitive bidding system. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The tract is direct psalmody — the singing of successive verses of a psalm without refrain, and it is sung in alternation by two halves of the choir. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The digestive tract is an intricate ballet of organisms, pH, enzymes, nutrients, peptides, and hormones in a dance with its human interface of cells, nerves, blood, lymph, and other fluids. ❋ Dr. Jeffrey McCombs (2010)

Yes | No | Report from matt wasson wrote 4 weeks 2 days ago never seen him at all! this certain tract of land is kinda weird: tons of Agro, a r/r tract and a "rich" subdivison borders around 1000acres that gets hunted serious by everyone around it. yeah could have been real good but you can tell he broke this early on, it has a cool little drop thing .. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The Beachwood tract is the busiest along shore just now. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The Ecosystem of the digestive tract is a harmonious balance of craziness. ❋ Dr. Jeffrey McCombs (2010)

The tract is now mostly empty, the original developer unable or unwilling to secure financing. ❋ Unknown (2008)

HPV of the genital tract is transmitted from one person to another during sex. ❋ Unknown (2008)

"I don't think altering the human digestive tract is a solution to the problem of excess weight," said Joanne Ikeda, a nutritionist emeritus at the University of California, Berkeley. ❋ Unknown (2007)

The overall length of the canid digestive tract is short although it remains relative to the size of the dog. ❋ Unknown (2007)

An isolated 450 acre rural tract is certainly a safe place to shoot sporting clays, and to improve the shooting skills that are important to safe hunting. ❋ Unknown (2004)

The tract is almost the whole of Psalm 90 (in the Septuagint numbering). ❋ John (2003)

His digestive tract is messed up and he's been sleeping A LOT. ❋ Unknown (2001)

This tract is described on the blueprint bearing the legend "Portion of Honolulu Harbor (Piers 5 and 5-A) to be returned to the control of the Territory of Hawaii-H. K.L. 4-14-48" on file in the Survey Department, Territory of Hawaii. ❋ Unknown (1949)

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