14. train Physics. a succession of wave fronts, oscillations, or the like.
15. (v.t.)train to develop or form the habits, thoughts, or behavior of (a child or other person) by discipline and instruction.
16. train to make proficient by instruction and practice, as in some art, profession, or work.
17. train to make (a person) fit by proper exercise, diet, practice, etc., as for an athletic performance.
18. train to discipline and instruct (an animal), as in the performance of tasks or tricks.
19. train to treat or manipulate so as to bring into some desired form, position, etc.: to train one's hair to stay down.
20. train to bring (a plant, branch, etc.) into a particular shape or position, by bending, pruning, or the like.
21. train to bring to bear on some object; point or direct, as a firearm, camera, or eye.
22. (v.i.)train to give the discipline and instruction, drill, practice, etc., designed to impart proficiency or efficiency.
23. train to undergo discipline and instruction, drill, etc.
24. train to get oneself into condition for an athletic performance through exercise, diet, practice, etc.
25. train to travel or go by train.
Etymology: (1350–1400; ME train(e) trailing part, sequence < OF tra(h)in(e), n. der. of tra(h)iner to drag, trail < VL *tragīnāre, der. of *tragīna something dragged, der. of *tragere to pull, for L trahere)
Definition of 'Train'
Princeton's WordNet
1. (noun)train, railroad train public transport provided by a line of railway cars coupled together and drawn by a locomotive "express trains don't stop at Princeton Junction"
2. (noun)string, 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"
3. (noun)caravan, train, wagon 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"
4. (noun)train a series of consequences wrought by an event "it led to a train of disasters"
5. (noun)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. (verb)gearing, gear, geartrain, power train, 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"
7. (verb)train, develop, prepare, educate create by training and teaching "The old master is training world-class violinists"; "we develop the leaders for the future"
8. (verb)train, prepare 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"
9. (verb)discipline, train, check, condition develop (children's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control "Parents must discipline their children"; "Is this dog trained?"
10. (verb)prepare, groom, train 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"
11. (verb)educate, school, train, cultivate, civilize, civilise teach or refine to be discriminative in taste or judgment "Cultivate your musical taste"; "Train your tastebuds"; "She is well schooled in poetry"
12. (verb)aim, take, train, take aim, direct 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"
13. (verb)coach, 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"
14. (verb)train exercise in order to prepare for an event or competition "She is training for the Olympics"
15. (verb)train cause to grow in a certain way by tying and pruning it "train the vine"
16. (verb)train, rail travel by rail or train "They railed from Rome to Venice"; "She trained to Hamburg"
17. (verb)trail, train drag loosely along a surface; allow to sweep the ground "The toddler was trailing his pants"; "She trained her long scarf behind her"
1. (noun)train a line of connected railroad cars pulled along tracks by an engine We took the train from Boston to New York.; passengers on a train; to travel by train; a train station
2. train a sequence of connected events, ideas, etc. I don't follow his train of thought.
3. (verb)train to learn or teach sb the skills to do a job She's training to be a dentist.; We train the staff on how to use the equipment safely.
4. train to exercise or practice to improve your physical health or a sports skill I train three times a week.; He's training for next week's fight.
Definition of 'Train'
Webster Dictionary
1. Train that which draws along; especially, persuasion, artifice, or enticement; allurement
2. Train hence, something tied to a lure to entice a hawk; also, a trap for an animal; a snare
3. Train that which is drawn along in the rear of, or after, something; that which is in the hinder part or rear
4. Train that part of a gown which trails behind the wearer
5. Train the after part of a gun carriage; the trail
16. (verb)Train to draw by persuasion, artifice, or the like; to attract by stratagem; to entice; to allure
17. (verb)Train to teach and form by practice; to educate; to exercise; to discipline; as, to train the militia to the manual exercise; to train soldiers to the use of arms
18. (verb)Train to break, tame, and accustom to draw, as oxen
19. (verb)Train to lead or direct, and form to a wall or espalier; to form to a proper shape, by bending, lopping, or pruning; as, to trainyoung trees
20. (verb)Train to trace, as a lode or any mineral appearance, to its head