caterpillar tread

• Bande continue en métal ou en caoutchouc, entraînée par des roues, utilisée sur les véhicules chenillés tels que les chars, les bulldozers et les tracteurs pour assurer l'adhérence et répartir le poids sur une grande surface.

A continuous band of metal or rubber plates driven by wheels, used on tracked vehicles such as tanks, bulldozers, and tractors to provide traction and distribute weight over a large area.

1. Continuous track systemC1formal

   A continuous band of treads driven by wheels, used on vehicles such as tanks and bulldozers to provide traction over rough terrain.

   chenille (de véhicule)

   • The bulldozer's caterpillar tread allowed it to move easily over the muddy construction site.
   • Tanks use caterpillar treads to distribute their weight and cross difficult landscapes.
   • The invention of the caterpillar tread revolutionized military and construction vehicles.