| half-track [`haf ´trak] MECHANICAL ENGINEERING 1. A chain-track drive system for a vehicle; consists of an endless metal belt on each side of the vehicle driven by one of two inside sprockets and running on bogie wheels; the revolving belt lays down on the ground a flexible track of cleated steel or hard-rubber plates; the front end of the vehicle is supported by a pair of wheels. 2. A motor vehicle equipped with half-tracks. |