Meaning of 'train'

noun

wheelwork consisting of a connected set of rotating gears by which force is transmitted or motion or torque is changed

Example: "The fool got their tie caught in the geartrain."

Synonyms: gear

noun

public transport provided by a line of railway cars coupled together and drawn by a locomotive

Example: "express trains don't stop at Princeton Junction"

Synonyms: railroad train

noun

piece of cloth forming the long back section of a gown that is drawn along the floor

Example: "The train of the gown was carried by two young niblings."

noun

a series of consequences wrought by an event

Example: "it led to a train of disasters"

noun

a procession (of wagons or mules or camels) traveling together in single file

Synonyms: caravan wagon train

noun

a sequentially ordered set of things or events or ideas in which each successive member is related to the preceding

Synonyms: string

verb

exercise in order to prepare for an event or competition

Example: "I am training for the Olympics."

verb

undergo training or instruction in preparation for a particular role, function, or profession

Example: "They were training to be teachers."

Synonyms: prepare

verb

create by training and teaching

Example: "The old master is training world-class violinists"

Synonyms: develop

verb

teach and supervise (someone)

Example: "act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports"

Synonyms: coach

verb

point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards

Synonyms: aim

verb

drag loosely along a surface

Synonyms: trail

verb

travel by rail or train

Synonyms: rail

verb

educate for a future role or function

Synonyms: groom prepare

verb

teach or refine to be discriminative in taste or judgment

Synonyms: school cultivate civilize civilise educate

verb

cause to grow in a certain way by tying and pruning it

Example: "train the vine"

verb

develop (children's) behavior by instruction and practice

Synonyms: discipline