track meet

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track meet

A track-and-field competition between two or more teams.

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track meet

(Athletics (Track & Field)) US and Canadian an athletics meeting

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track′ meet`

a series of athletic contests such as running and jumping, usu. including most track-and-field events.

[1900–05]

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Noun

track meet - a track and field competition between two or more teams

running, track - the act of participating in an athletic competition involving running on a track

field event - a competition that takes place on a field rather than on a running track

meet, sports meeting - a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held

track event - a footrace performed on a track (indoor or outdoor)

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track meet

n (Am) → meeting m inv di atletica

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