tract

An area or expanse.

an unexplored tract of sea

the deep tract of hell

A series of connected body organs, such as the digestive tract.

A small booklet such as a pamphlet, often for promotional or informational uses.

A brief treatise or discourse on a subject.

The church clergy at that writ the best collection of tracts against popery that ever appeared.

A commentator's view or perspective on a subject.

To pursue, follow; to track.

Where may that treachour then (said he) be found, / Or by what meanes may I his footing tract?

To draw out; to protract.

Speak to me , muse , the man , who after Troy was sack'd , Saw many towns and men , and could their manners tract.

To treat, discourse, negotiate.