tract
Pronunciation: [trækt]
Word
Context: "land"
(noun) a tract is a piece of land or an area of land. When we speak about tracts, we're usually talking about a specific area whether it’s a small garden or a large field.
Example
We bought a large tract of land to build our new house.
Example
The city does not have any tracts of land for sale right now.
Example
How big is the tract of land near the river?
Context: "writing"
(noun) a tract is a short written work, usually about a particular subject. People often write tracts to share their ideas, especially about beliefs or opinions.
Example
She handed out a tract that explained the importance of recycling.
Example
He didn’t want to read that tract because it was too long.
Example
Do you think this tract will change people's minds?
Context: "movement"
(verb) to tract something means to pull or drag it along. You might use this word when talking about animals or vehicles that are being pulled.
Example
They tract the cable behind their boat while fishing.
Example
The heavy equipment didn’t tract easily across the mud.
Example
Can you tract the sled up the hill for me?
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