Definitions

1. noun

A tract is a large area of land, especially one that is used for a particular purpose, such as farming or logging.

“The logging company owned a large tract of forestland.”

2. noun

A tract of a book or other written work is a division of the work, especially one that deals with a particular subject.

“The chapter was the first tract of the book to discuss climate change.”

3. noun

A tract of a disease is a particular stage or phase of the disease.

“The doctor said the patient was in a critical tract of the illness.”

4. noun

A tract of a river is a section of the river.

“The kayaker paddled down the next tract of the river.”