caterpillartractor
nounUK /ˈkætəpɪləˌtræktə/
US /ˈkætərpɪlərˌtræktər/
A caterpillar tractor is a big machine with metal tracks that rolls over rough ground.
The farmer used a caterpillar tractor to pull the heavy plow across the muddy field.
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2. A toy shaped like a caterpillar that moves like a tractor.
My little brother pushed his caterpillar tractor around the sandbox.
3. A slow, heavy vehicle that crawls along like a caterpillar.
The old caterpillar tractor crawled up the hill, puffing smoke.
4. A machine with wide metal belts instead of wheels for soft ground.
The caterpillar tractor didn't sink into the wet mud because of its wide tracks.