caterpillar track

• Esteira contínua feita de sapatas metálicas ou de borracha, montada ao redor das rodas de veículos pesados como tratores, escavadeiras e tanques, permitindo a locomoção sobre terrenos irregulares ou moles.

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.

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   • 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.