Definitions

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  • noun Construction or maintenance of railroad tracks
  • noun horse racing Practice in racing around a track

Etymologies

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trackwork (uncountable)

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Examples

  • With the interminable trackwork, riding the el has become a much worse experience.

    Coyote Blog » Blog Archive » Great Moments In Government Spending: The Station to Nowhere 2008

  • Apparently CityRail is now changing the dates for the trackwork, obviously after having half of Western Sydney chase them with torches and pitchforks.

    sierrazen Diary Entry sierrazen 2006

  • She did some trackwork on a horse they were trying to get fit after a long spell, the one Lois would be coming to pick up soon.

    Marriage At A Price Lee, Miranda 2001

  • Kidatu will also have a complete stacking area, trackwork, storing sheds and handling equipment.

    ANC Daily News Briefing 1998

  • It may be baseball, football, trackwork with relay races, military drill, or the like -- all they need is one who knows how, who is a recognized leader, and who serves as an immediate court of appeal.

    The Minister and the Boy A Handbook for Churchmen Engaged in Boys' Work Allan Hoben

  • Media reports say Crystal Lily collapsed and died during trackwork at Flemington this morning.

    NEWS.com.au | Top Stories 2011

  • The pressure to win three golds is immense and her training is now more gruelling than ever: on top of brutal trackwork she does heavy weights sessions in which she squats loads of more than twice her bodyweight, to build muscle strength.

    Evening Standard - Home Dan Jones 2011

  • We've got a French television racing station coming next week to film some trackwork and do a bit of a story on her and the English and Irish are always on the phone, as are the Asians.

    NEWS.com.au | Top Stories 2012

  • • Design of roads and trackwork The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:

    News - chicagotribune.com 2011

  • Jockey Glen Boss injured, horse dies TOP jockey Glen Boss has been injured and 2010 Golden Slipper champion Crystal Lily has died during trackwork in Melbourne.

    NEWS.com.au | Top Stories 2011

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