train
train /ˈtreɪn/
noun
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(
)
Public transport provided by a line of railway cars coupled together and drawn by a locomotive
(
railway train
[Canadian, British] , railroad train
[ N. American] , train
)
public transport provided by a line of railway cars coupled together and drawn by a locomotive
Express trains don't stop at Princeton Junction
express trains don't stop at Princeton Junction
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)
A sequentially ordered set of things, events or ideas in which each successive member is related to the preceding
(
string
, train
)
a sequentially ordered set of things, events or ideas in which each successive member is related to the preceding
A string of islands
a string of islands
Train of mourners
train of mourners
A train of thought
a train of thought
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Wheelwork consisting of a connected set of rotating gears by which force is transmitted, motion or torque is changed
(
gear
, gearing
, geartrain
, power train
, train
, drivetrain
)
wheelwork consisting of a connected set of rotating gears by which force is transmitted, motion or torque is changed
The fool got his tie caught in the geartrain
the fool got his tie caught in the geartrain
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Piece of cloth forming the long back section of a gown that is drawn along the floor
(
train
)
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
the bride's train was carried by her two young nephews
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A series of consequences wrought by an event
(
train
)
a series of consequences wrought by an event
It led to a train of disasters
it led to a train of disasters
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A procession (of wagons, mules or camels) traveling together in single file
(
train
, wagon train
, caravan
)
a procession (of wagons, mules or camels) traveling together in single file
We were part of a caravan of almost a thousand camels
we were part of a caravan of almost a thousand camels
They joined the wagon train for safety
they joined the wagon train for safety
verb
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(
)
Create by training and teaching
(
prepare
, educate
, develop
, train
)
create by training and teaching
The old master is training world-class violinists
The old master is training world-class violinists
We develop the leaders for the future
we develop the leaders for the future
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(
)
Undergo training or instruction in preparation for a particular role, function, or profession
(
prepare
, train
)
undergo training or instruction in preparation for a particular role, function, or profession
She is training to be a teacher
She is training to be a teacher
He trained as a legal aid
He trained as a legal aid
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(
)
Educate for a future role or function
(
groom
, prepare
, train
)
educate for a future role or function
He is grooming his son to become his successor
He is grooming his son to become his successor
The prince was prepared to become King one day
The prince was prepared to become King one day
They trained him to be a warrior
They trained him to be a warrior
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(
)
Develop (a child's or animal's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control
(
check
, condition
, discipline
, train
)
develop (a child's or animal's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control
Parents must discipline their children
Parents must discipline their children
Is this dog trained?
Is this dog trained?
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)
Exercise in order to prepare for an event or competition
(
train
)
exercise in order to prepare for an event or competition
She is training for the Olympics
She is training for the Olympics
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)
Teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
(
train
, coach
)
teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
He is training our Olympic team
He is training our Olympic team
She is coaching the crew
She is coaching the crew
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(
)
Point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
(
take aim
, train
, take
, direct
, aim
)
point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
Please don't aim at your little brother!
Please don't aim at your little brother!
He trained his gun on the burglar
He trained his gun on the burglar
Don't train your camera on the women
Don't train your camera on the women
Take a swipe at one's opponent
Take a swipe at one's opponent
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)
Teach or refine to be discriminative in taste or judgment
(
civilise
[British] , civilize
, cultivate
, school
, educate
, train
)
teach or refine to be discriminative in taste or judgment
Cultivate your musical taste
Cultivate your musical taste
Train your tastebuds
Train your tastebuds
She is well schooled in poetry
She is well schooled in poetry
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Drag loosely along a surface; allow to sweep the ground
(
trail
, train
)
drag loosely along a surface; allow to sweep the ground
The toddler was trailing his pants
The toddler was trailing his pants
She trained her long scarf behind her
She trained her long scarf behind her
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Travel by rail or train
(
rail
, train
)
travel by rail or train
They railed from Rome to Venice
They railed from Rome to Venice
She trained to Hamburg
She trained to Hamburg
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Cause to grow in a certain way by tying and pruning it
(
train
)
cause to grow in a certain way by tying and pruning it
Train the vine
train the vine