Definitions for train
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Princeton's WordNet(4.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. train, railroad train(noun)

   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. string, train(noun)

   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. caravan, train, wagon train(noun)

   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. train(noun)

   a series of consequences wrought by an event

   "it led to a train of disasters"

5. train(noun)

   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. gearing, gear, geartrain, power train, train(verb)

   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. train, develop, prepare, educate(verb)

   create by training and teaching

   "The old master is training world-class violinists"; "we develop the leaders for the future"

8. train, prepare(verb)

   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. discipline, train, check, condition(verb)

   develop (children's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control

   "Parents must discipline their children"; "Is this dog trained?"

10. prepare, groom, train(verb)

    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. educate, school, train, cultivate, civilize, civilise(verb)

    teach or refine to be discriminative in taste or judgment

    "Cultivate your musical taste"; "Train your tastebuds"; "She is well schooled in poetry"

12. aim, take, train, take aim, direct(verb)

    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. coach, train(verb)

    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. train(verb)

    exercise in order to prepare for an event or competition

    "She is training for the Olympics"

15. train(verb)

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

    "train the vine"

16. train, rail(verb)

    travel by rail or train

    "They railed from Rome to Venice"; "She trained to Hamburg"

17. trail, train(verb)

    drag loosely along a surface; allow to sweep the ground

    "The toddler was trailing his pants"; "She trained her long scarf behind her"

Webster Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Train(verb)

   to draw along; to trail; to drag

2. Train(verb)

   to draw by persuasion, artifice, or the like; to attract by stratagem; to entice; to allure

3. Train(verb)

   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

4. Train(verb)

   to break, tame, and accustom to draw, as oxen

5. Train(verb)

   to lead or direct, and form to a wall or espalier; to form to a proper shape, by bending, lopping, or pruning; as, to train young trees

6. Train(verb)

   to trace, as a lode or any mineral appearance, to its head

7. Train(verb)

   to be drilled in military exercises; to do duty in a military company

8. Train(verb)

   to prepare by exercise, diet, instruction, etc., for any physical contest; as, to train for a boat race

9. Train

   that which draws along; especially, persuasion, artifice, or enticement; allurement

10. Train

    hence, something tied to a lure to entice a hawk; also, a trap for an animal; a snare

11. Train

    that which is drawn along in the rear of, or after, something; that which is in the hinder part or rear

12. Train

    that part of a gown which trails behind the wearer

13. Train

    the after part of a gun carriage; the trail

14. Train

    the tail of a bird

15. Train

    a number of followers; a body of attendants; a retinue; a suite

16. Train

    a consecution or succession of connected things; a series

17. Train

    regular method; process; course; order; as, things now in a train for settlement

18. Train

    the number of beats of a watch in any certain time

19. Train

    a line of gunpowder laid to lead fire to a charge, mine, or the like

20. Train

    a connected line of cars or carriages on a railroad

21. Train

    a heavy, long sleigh used in Canada for the transportation of merchandise, wood, and the like

22. Train

    a roll train; as, a 12-inch train

Freebase(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Train

   A train is a form of rail transport consisting of a series of vehicles propelled along a rail track to transport cargo or passengers. Motive power is provided by a separate locomotive or individual motors in self-propelled multiple units. Although historically steam propulsion dominated, the most common modern forms are diesel and electric locomotives, the latter supplied by overhead wires or additional rails. Other energy sources include horses, rope or wire, gravity, pneumatics, batteries, and gas turbines. Train tracks usually consists of two, three or four rails, with a limited number of monorails and maglev guideways in the mix. The word 'train' comes from the Old French trahiner, from the Latin trahere 'pull, draw'. There are various types of trains that are designed for particular purposes. A train can consist of a combination of one or more locomotives and attached railroad cars, or a self-propelled multiple unit. The first trains were rope-hauled, gravity powered or pulled by horses. From the early 19th century almost all were powered by steam locomotives. From the 1910s onwards the steam locomotives began to be replaced by less labour intensive and cleaner diesel locomotives and electric locomotives, while at about the same time self-propelled multiple unit vehicles of either power system became much more common in passenger service.

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Train

   trān, v.t. to draw along: to allure: to educate: to discipline: to tame for use, as animals: to cause to grow properly: to prepare men for athletic feats, or horses for the race.—v.i. to exercise, to prepare one's self for anything: to be under drill: to travel by train: (coll.) to be on intimate terms with.—n. that which is drawn along after something else: the part of a dress which trails behind the wearer: a retinue: a series: process: a clue, trace: a line of gunpowder to fire a charge: a line of carriages on a railway: a set of wheels acting on each other, for transmitting motion: a string of animals, &c.: a lure, stratagem.—adj. Train′able, capable of being trained.—ns. Train′-band, a band of citizens trained to bear arms; Train′-bear′er, one who bears or holds up a train, as of a robe or gown.—adj. Trained, formed by training, skilled.—ns. Train′er, one who prepares men for athletic feats, horses for a race, or the like; Train′ing, practical education in any profession, art, or handicraft: the method adopted by athletes for developing their physical strength, endurance, or dexterity, or to qualify them for victory in competitive trials of skill, races, matches, &c.—including both bodily exercise and regulated dieting; Train′ing-col′lege, -school, the same as Normal school (see Norm); Train′ing-ship, a ship equipped with instructors, &c., to train boys for the sea; Train′-mile, one of the aggregate number of miles traversed by the trains of any system—a unit of calculation.—Train fine, to discipline the body to a high pitch of effectiveness: to train the intellectual powers. [Fr. train, trainer, through Low L. forms from L. trahĕre, to draw.]

Military Dictionary and Gazetteer(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. train

   To teach and form by practice; to exercise; to discipline; as, to train the militia to the manual exercise; to train soldiers to the use of arms.

2. train

   A line of gunpowder, laid to lead fire to a charge, or to a quantity intended for execution.

Editors Contribution(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. train

   A type of coach or instructor.

   They did train as a group together united and focused on their goals.

   Submitted by MaryC on February 29, 2020  

2. train

   A type of vehicle created as a form of transport.

   The train was always efficient and on time.

   Submitted by MaryC on February 29, 2020  

3. train

   Instruction for a specific goal, task or purpose.

   They did train their employees to fulfil their role and responsibilities.

   Submitted by MaryC on February 13, 2020  

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British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'train' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #1665

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'train' in Written Corpus Frequency: #1285

3. Nouns Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'train' in Nouns Frequency: #567

4. Verbs Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'train' in Verbs Frequency: #343

Anagrams for train »

1. Trina

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of train in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of train in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of train in a Sentence

1. Rudi Margarita Montoya:

   Now were going by train because Central American migrants cant go on buses, because they wont let Central American migrants through.

2. Laurence J. Peter:

   Real, constructive mental power lies in the creative thought that shapes your destiny, and your hour-by-hour mental conduct produces power for change in your life. Develop a train of thought on which to ride. The nobility of your life as well as your happiness depends upon the direction in which that train of thought is going.

3. Kristie Mewis:

   And I was so proud of these players, the way they stepped up and handled the game, considering that some of them didnt have a chance to train properly before this camp. Lavelle also scored when the United States beat the Netherlands in Lyon, France, last year for the teams second straight World Cup title. Nine of the 11 U.S. starters for the final were in the starting lineup on Friday. Notably missing was Alex Morgan, who came in as a second-half substitute for her 170th appearance with the team. Morgan, currently playing for Tottenham, had not played for the United States since the World Cup final because she was pregnant with and gave birth to daughter Charlie. Netherlands coach Sarina Wiegman was not with the team because of a personal matter that was not related to COVID-19. Wiegman, a former Dutch midfielder who has coached the team since 2017, will take over as Englands national team coach next September, succeeding Phil Neville. Lavelle struck a left-footed goal on a break in the 41st minute. Kristie Mewis subbed in to join her younger sister on the field and scored nine minutes later. Sam Mewis was among the first to embrace her sister in celebration. I was I was so nervous to shoot it, but I just wound up and gave it the best I could. And then turning around and just realizing what had just happened and seeing Sam and Alex running towards me was so special. Its a very surreal moment for me.

4. Mark Wetmore:

   He is just going to put his head down and train and see what happens. He had a good fall and winter and he's healthy.

5. Mike Schur:

   I remember this one time there was a woman on a train who recognized me from the show, and we started crying, i feel like there's a real desire for people to see other people being good to each other, especially where we're at right now in the country where it just doesn't feel like that's happening very much.

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