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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • noun An electric toy racing car that fits into a slotted track and is controlled by a rheostat held by the operator.

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  • noun A type of miniature toy car, that is fitted into a slot in a track which it is raced around.

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  • A slot car (sometimes, slotcar) is a powered miniature auto or other vehicle which is guided by a groove or slot in the track on which it runs. A pin or blade extends from the bottom of the car into the slot. Though some slot cars are used to model highway traffic on scenic layouts, the great majority are used in the competitive hobby of slot car racing or slot racing.

    _Wikipedia

    February 12, 2008