train

Noun

• 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
    

• 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
    

• a series of consequences wrought by an event
  • it led to a train of disasters
    

• 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
    

• 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
    

• public transport provided by a line of railway cars coupled together and drawn by a locomotive
  • express trains don't stop at Princeton Junction
    

Verb

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

• travel by rail or train
  • They railed from Rome to Venice
    
  • She trained to Hamburg
    

• cause to grow in a certain way by tying and pruning it
  • train the vine
    

• exercise in order to prepare for an event or competition
  • She is training for the Olympics
    

• 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
    

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

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

• 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
    

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

• 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
    

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

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  gearing , gear , geartrain , power train , caravan , wagon train , string , railroad train , trail , rail , coach , aim , take , take aim , direct , educate , school , cultivate , civilize , civilise , prepare , groom , discipline , check , condition , develop