Definitions

1. verb

to follow or cover a previously used path or route, often unnecessarily.

“The hikers overtracked and had to backtrack for hours.”

2. noun

the act of following or covering a previously used path or route, often unnecessarily.

“The overtracking added extra miles to their hike.”

3. noun

a track or path that has been followed or covered before.

“They had to avoid the overtrack to find the new trail.”