Train

verb
treɪn

Noun

  • 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:String
    Type of:Series
  • wheelwork 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

    Similar:GearGearingGeartrain
    Type of:Wheelwork
  • public 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:Caravan
    Type of:Procession
  • a series of consequences wrought by an event

    it led to a train of disasters

    Type of:AftermathConsequence
  • piece 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

    Similar:Prepare
    Type of:TakeStudyRead
  • 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

    Type of:Position
  • teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports

    He is training our Olympic team

    Similar:Coach
    Type of:TeachInstructLearn
  • create by training and teaching

    The old master is training world-class violinists

    Type of:LearnInstructTeach
  • develop (a child's or animal's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control

    Is this dog trained?

  • drag loosely along a surface; allow to sweep the ground

    She trained her long scarf behind her

    Similar:Trail
    Type of:Drag
  • travel by rail or train

    She trained to Hamburg

    Similar:Rail
    Type of:Ride
  • educate for a future role or function

    They trained him to be a warrior

    Similar:GroomPrepare
    Type of:Educate
  • cause to grow in a certain way by tying and pruning it

    train the vine

    Type of:ModerateControlCurb
  • exercise in order to prepare for an event or competition

    She is training for the Olympics

    Type of:Exercise
  • teach or refine to be discriminative in taste or judgment

    Similar:CiviliseCivilizeCultivateEducateSchool
    Type of:RefineDownPolish

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