Trackway

Pronunciation: /ˈtrækˌweɪ/

Definitions of trackway

noun a set of footprints or other marks left by a person, animal, or vehicle as they pass through an area

Example Sentences

A1 I walked along the trackway in the park.

A2 The trackway through the forest was easy to follow.

B1 The archaeologists discovered an ancient trackway used by early settlers.

B2 The trackway led us to a hidden waterfall in the mountains.

C1 The trackway was well-preserved and provided valuable information about ancient trade routes.

C2 The trackway was lined with markers indicating the path for travelers.

Examples of trackway in a Sentence

formal The archaeologists discovered a well-preserved trackway dating back to the Bronze Age.

informal We found an old trackway while hiking through the forest.

slang Let's follow the trackway to see where it leads.

figurative His career seemed to be on a successful trackway until the unexpected setback.

Grammatical Forms of trackway

• past tense: tracked
• plural: trackways
• comparative: more trackway
• superlative: most trackway
• present tense: trackway
• future tense: will trackway
• perfect tense: have tracked
• continuous tense: is tracking
• singular: trackway
• positive degree: trackway
• infinitive: to trackway
• gerund: tracking
• participle: tracked

Origin and Evolution of trackway

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'trackway' originated from the Old English word 'tracu', meaning a path or track.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'trackway' evolved to refer to a specific path or route used by animals or vehicles, and later expanded to include man-made paths or roads for transportation purposes.