Noun | 1. | ![]() Synonyms: railroad train |
2. | train - 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" Synonyms: string | |
3. | train - 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" Synonyms: caravan, wagon train | |
4. | train - a series of consequences wrought by an event; "it led to a train of disasters" | |
5. | 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" | |
6. | train - 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" | |
Verb | 1. | train - create by training and teaching; "The old master is training world-class violinists"; "we develop the leaders for the future" |
2. | train - 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" Synonyms: prepare | |
3. | train - train by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control; "Parents must discipline their children"; "Is this dog trained?" | |
4. | train - prepare (someone) 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" | |
5. | train - train to be discriminative in taste or judgment; "Cultivate your musical taste"; "Train your tastebuds"; "She is well schooled in poetry" | |
6. | train - aim or direct at; as of blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment; "Please don't aim at your little brother!"; "He trained his gun on the burglar"; "Don't train your camera on the women"; "Take a swipe at one's opponent" | |
7. | train - 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" Synonyms: coach | |
8. | train - exercise in order to prepare for an event or competition; "She is training for the Olympics" | |
9. | train - train to grow in a certain way by tying and pruning it; "train the vine" | |
10. | train - travel by rail or train; "They railed from Rome to Venice"; "She trained to Hamburg" Synonyms: rail | |
11. | train - drag loosely along a surface; allow to sweep the ground; "The toddler was trailing his pants"; "She trained her long scarf behind her" Synonyms: trail |