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track shoe

n
(Athletics (Track & Field)) either of a pair of light running shoes fitted with steel spikes for better grip. Also called: spike
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track′ shoe`


n.
a light, heelless, usu. leather shoe with steel spikes or a rubber sole, worn for racing or running on a sports track.
[1905–10]
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