Train
verbNoun
a sequentially ordered set of things or events or ideas in which each successive member is related to the preceding
“train of mourners”
“a train of thought”
Similar:StringType of:Serieswheelwork consisting of a connected set of rotating gears by which force is transmitted or motion or torque is changed
“the fool got his tie caught in the geartrain”
Type of:Wheelworkpublic transport provided by a line of railway cars coupled together and drawn by a locomotive
“express trains don't stop at Princeton Junction”
a procession (of wagons or mules or camels) traveling together in single file
“they joined the wagon train for safety”
Similar:CaravanType of:Processiona series of consequences wrought by an event
“it led to a train of disasters”
Type of:AftermathConsequencepiece of cloth forming the long back section of a gown that is drawn along the floor
“the bride's train was carried by her two young nephews”
Verb
undergo training or instruction in preparation for a particular role, function, or profession
“She is training to be a teacher”
“He trained as a legal aid”
point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
“He trained his gun on the burglar”
“Don't train your camera on the women”
teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
“He is training our Olympic team”
Similar:CoachType of:TeachInstructLearncreate by training and teaching
“The old master is training world-class violinists”
develop (a child's or animal's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control
“Is this dog trained?”
Type of:Developdrag loosely along a surface; allow to sweep the ground
“She trained her long scarf behind her”
Similar:TrailType of:Dragtravel by rail or train
“She trained to Hamburg”
Similar:RailType of:Rideeducate for a future role or function
“They trained him to be a warrior”
cause to grow in a certain way by tying and pruning it
“train the vine”
Type of:ModerateControlCurbexercise in order to prepare for an event or competition
“She is training for the Olympics”
Type of:Exerciseteach or refine to be discriminative in taste or judgment
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