Phrase guide

running track

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

a track marked with several lanes, which is used for competitive running events.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: athletics, hobbies, lifestyle, sports

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: athletics track

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

A line on which trains can run, as opposed to a siding.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: rail-transport, railways, transport

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: running line

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

13 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Dutch: atletiekbaan — track for running events
  • Dutch: renbaan — track for running events
  • Finnish: juoksurata — track for running events
  • German: Rennbahn — track for running events
  • Hungarian: futópálya — track for running events
  • Norwegian Bokmål: løpebane — track for running events
  • Norwegian Nynorsk: løpebane — track for running events
  • Norwegian Nynorsk: laupebane — track for running events
  • Polish: bieżnia — track for running events
  • Russian: бегова́я доро́жка (begovája doróžka) — track for running events
  • Swedish: löparbana — track for running events
  • Turkish: koşu pisti — track for running events
  • Ukrainian: бігова доріжка (bihova dorižka) — track for running events