Amtracks

/ˈæmtræks/ noun

Definition

Plural of amtrack; multiple amphibious military vehicles used in transport and combat operations.

Etymology

Simple plural formation of amtrack by adding -s. Maintains the variant spelling of amtrac while indicating multiple vehicles.

Kelly Says

A single amtrack could carry dozens of soldiers, so an amphibious assault would use dozens of amtracks—coordination of this many vehicles simultaneously was a military nightmare!

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