tract

/trækt/
noun
  1. A large area of land, often of a specific type or used for a particular purpose.
    • Vast tracts of forest were destroyed by the wildfire.
    • They own a tract of farmland in the valley.
    • The developer bought a large tract of land to build new homes.
  2. A system of organs or tubes in the body that work together to perform a function.
    • The digestive tract breaks down food and absorbs nutrients.
    • The doctor examined her urinary tract for any problems.
    • An infection in the respiratory tract can cause coughing and fever.
  3. A short piece of writing, especially on a religious or political subject, intended to persuade people.
    • She wrote a tract about the importance of protecting the environment.
    • The pamphlet was a political tract arguing for tax reform.
    • He handed out a religious tract on the street corner.
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