warning track
A "warning track" is a safety feature in various sports fields, alerting players or drivers that they are nearing a boundary or hazard.
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Definition
C1Racing
(technical, sports)A non-racing surface at the edge of a track, indicating the boundary.
Example
- The car skidded onto the warning track but managed to regain control.
B2Baseball/Softball
(technical, sports)A strip of material near the outfield fence that alerts players they are approaching the wall.
Example
- The outfielder slowed down when he felt the warning track under his feet.
B2Automotive
(informal, safety)A section at the edge of a road with a different texture to alert drivers they are near the edge.
Example
- He felt the vibration of the warning track and steered back onto the road.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "warning track":
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