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Train

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Definitions for Train

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

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