train
noun
1. public transport provided by a line of railway cars coupled together and drawn by a locomotive
- express trains don't stop at Princeton Junction
Definition categories: man–made
2. 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 word(s): string
Definition categories: group, series
3. a procession (of wagons or mules or camels) traveling together in single file
- they joined the wagon train for safety
Similar word(s): caravan
Definition categories: group, procession
4. a series of consequences wrought by an event
- it led to a train of disasters
Definition categories: event, aftermath, consequence
5. 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
Definition categories: man–made
6. 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 word(s): gear, gearing
Definition categories: man–made, wheelwork
Sentences with train as a noun:
- Unfortunately, the leading bridesmaid stepped on the bride's train as they were walking down the aisle.
- Our party formed a train at the funeral parlor before departing for the burial.
- The train will pull in at midday.
verb
1. create by training and teaching
- The old master is training world-class violinists
Similar word(s): develop, educate, prepare
Definition categories: cognition, instruct, learn, teach
2. 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 word(s): prepare
Definition categories: cognition, learn, read, study, take
3. develop (a child's or animal's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control
- Is this dog trained?
Similar word(s): check, condition, discipline
Definition categories: social, develop
4. educate for a future role or function
- They trained him to be a warrior
Similar word(s): groom, prepare
Definition categories: social, educate
5. teach or refine to be discriminative in taste or judgment
- Train your tastebuds
Similar word(s): civilise, civilize, cultivate, educate, school
Definition categories: social, down, polish, refine
6. 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
Similar word(s): aim, direct, take
Definition categories: competition, position
7. teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
- He is training our Olympic team
Similar word(s): coach
Definition categories: communication, instruct, learn, teach
8. exercise in order to prepare for an event or competition
- She is training for the Olympics
Definition categories: body, exercise
9. cause to grow in a certain way by tying and pruning it
- train the vine
Definition categories: social, check, contain, control, curb, hold, moderate
10. travel by rail or train
- She trained to Hamburg
Similar word(s): rail
Definition categories: motion, ride
11. drag loosely along a surface; allow to sweep the ground
- She trained her long scarf behind her
Similar word(s): trail
Definition categories: contact, drag
Sentences with train as a verb:
- She trained seven hours a day to prepare for the Olympics.
- You can't train a pig to write poetry.
- I trained with weights all winter.
- The assassin had trained his gun on the minister.
- The vine had been trained over the pergola.