caterpillar track

• Banda o cadena continua de eslabones articulados que rodea las ruedas de maquinaria pesada, como bulldozers o tanques, y permite desplazarse por terrenos irregulares o blandos.

A continuous band of treads fitted around the wheels of a heavy vehicle such as a bulldozer or tank, used for moving over rough or soft ground.

1. Continuous track systemB2formal

   A continuous band of treads or plates driven by wheels, used on vehicles like tanks and bulldozers for movement over rough terrain.

   oruga (de vehículo)

   • The bulldozer's caterpillar track allowed it to move easily through the muddy construction site.
   • Tanks use caterpillar tracks to distribute their weight over a larger area.
   • The vehicle's caterpillar track broke, leaving it stranded in the field.