train (n.)

  1. public transport provided by a line of railway cars coupled together and drawn by a locomotive; express trains dont stop at Princeton Junction

    [ Syn: railroad train ]

  2. a sequentially ordered set of things or events or ideas in which each successive member is related to the preceding; a string of islands; train of mourners; a train of thought

    [ Syn: string ]

  3. a procession (of wagons or mules or camels) traveling together in single file; we were part of a caravan of almost a thousand camels; they joined the wagon train for safety

    [ Syn: caravan , wagon train ]

  4. a series of consequences wrought by an event; it led to a train of disasters'

  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'

  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

    [ Syn: gearing , gear , geartrain , power train ]

    train (v.)

  1. create by training and teaching; The old master is training world-class violinists; we develop the leaders for the future

    [ Syn: develop , prepare , educate ]

  2. travel by rail or train; They railed from Rome to Venice; She trained to Hamburg

    [ Syn: rail ]

  3. drag loosely along a surface; allow to sweep the ground; The toddler was trailing his pants; She trained her long scarf behind her

    [ Syn: trail ]

  4. 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

    [ Syn: prepare ]

  5. develop (childrens) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control; Parents must discipline their children; Is this dog trained?

    [ Syn: discipline , check , condition ]

  6. educate for a future role or function; He is grooming his son to become his successor; The prince was prepared to become King one day; They trained him to be a warrior

    [ Syn: prepare , groom ]

  7. teach or refine to be discriminative in taste or judgment; Cultivate your musical taste; Train your tastebuds; She is well schooled in poetry

    [ Syn: educate , school , cultivate , civilize , civilise ]

  8. point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards; Please dont aim at your little brother!; He trained his gun on the burglar; Dont train your camera on the women; Take a swipe at ones opponent

    [ Syn: aim , take , take aim , direct ]

  9. teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports; He is training our Olympic team; She is coaching the crew

    [ Syn: coach ]

  10. exercise in order to prepare for an event or competition; She is training for the Olympics'

  11. cause to grow in a certain way by tying and pruning it; train the vine'

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