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tracheoscopy
nounVery Low
/ˌtræk.iˈɒs.kə.pi/A medical examination of the trachea (windpipe) using an endoscope.
tracheostomy
nounlow
/ˌtrækɪˈɒstəmi/A surgical procedure to create an opening in the trachea (windpipe) to assist with breathing.
tracheotomy
nounlow
/ˌtræk.iˈɒt.ə.mi/A surgical procedure involving an incision into the trachea to establish an airway.
trachiniae
nounVery low
/trəˈkɪniˌaɪ/The title of a tragedy by Sophocles, referring to the women of Trachis.
trachle
nounverb-transitiveVery Low / Archaic / Dialectal
/ˈtraxəl/To exhaust, weary, or overburden with work or difficulty.
trachoma
nounLow
/trəˈkəʊmə/A contagious bacterial infection of the eye caused by Chlamydia trachomatis, leading to inflammation and potential blindness.
trachybasalt
nounVery Low (Technical/Specialist)
/ˌtrækiˈbæsɔːlt/A volcanic rock of intermediate composition, containing significant amounts of both plagioclase and alkali feldspar, falling between basalt and trachyte in composition.
trachyte
nounLow
/ˈtreɪkʌɪt/A fine-grained, usually light-coloured volcanic rock consisting mainly of alkali feldspar.
tracing
nounB2
/ˈtreɪsɪŋ/The act of following the course, outline, or path of something; a copy of a drawing, map, or design made by drawing over its lines on a transparent sheet placed on top.
tracing paper
nounC1
/ˈtreɪsɪŋ ˌpeɪpə(r)/A translucent paper used for copying drawings or images by tracing over them.
tracing tape
nounLow
/ˈtreɪsɪŋ teɪp/Adhesive tape used for tracing or copying designs, typically in drafting, crafting, or graphic design.
track
nounverbverb-intransitive+1B1
/træk/A mark or line left by something moving; a path, route, or course; to follow the marks or path of something.
track and field
nounB2
/ˌtræk ən ˈfiːld/A sport comprising athletic events performed on a running track (running events) and on the field (jumping and throwing events).
track brake
nounC1
/træk breɪk/A brake specifically designed for use on railway vehicles (rolling stock) or tram/trolley vehicles that operates by applying friction directly to the wheel tread or a separate brake disc.
track down
verbB2
/ˌtræk ˈdaʊn/To find someone or something after a prolonged or difficult search.
track event
nounB1/B2
/træk ɪˈvent/An athletic contest held on a running track, as opposed to a field event.
track geometry car
nounC2
/træk dʒiˈɒm.ɪ.tri kɑː/A specialized railway vehicle used to measure the physical condition and alignment of railway tracks.
track lighting
nounB2
/ˈtræk ˌlaɪ.tɪŋ/A lighting system consisting of a continuous metal track containing electrical conductors, along which individual adjustable light fixtures can be positioned and connected.
track meet
nounB2
/ˈtræk ˌmiːt/A competitive athletic event consisting of various track and field contests, such as running, jumping, and throwing.
track record
nounHigh
/træk ˈrek.ɔːd/A documented history of past performance or achievements in a specific area.

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