English dictionary
tract
/tr/&/kt/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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an extended area of land
Source: WordNet 3.0
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a system of body parts that together serve some particular purpose
Source: WordNet 3.0
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a brief treatise on a subject of interest; published in the form of a booklet
Synonyms pamphletSource: WordNet 3.0
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a bundle of myelinated nerve fibers following a path through the brain
Source: WordNet 3.0
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A written discourse or dissertation, generally of short extent; a short treatise, especially on practical religion.
Source: webster1913
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Something drawn out or extended; expanse.
Source: webster1913
verb
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To trace out; to track; also, to draw out; to protact.
Source: webster1913