amtrac

or am·track

[ am-trak ]

noun

1. amphibian ( def 4 ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of amtrac¹

First recorded in 1940–45; am(phibious) + trac(tor)

Example Sentences

Four, as correctly reported by Knickmeyer, were lost when an explosive device erupted under their Amtrac.

From Seattle Times

The vehicle, known as an AAV, or “amtrac” for “amphibious tractor,” is used to take Marines and their gear from Navy ships to land.

From Fox News

The vehicle, nicknamed an “amtrac” - short for amphibious tractor - was designed to be buoyant and had three water-tight hatches and two large troop hatches.

From Washington Times

The vehicle, nicknamed an “amtrac” — short for amphibious tractor — was designed to be buoyant and had three water-tight hatches and two large troop hatches.

From Seattle Times

The vehicle, known as an AAV but nicknamed an “amtrac,” for “amphibious tractor,” is used to take Marines and their gear from Navy ships to land.

From Fox News