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(noun) gear, gearing, geartrain, power 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
(noun) 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
(noun) wagon train, caravan
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
(noun) string
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
(verb) 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
(verb) prepare, develop, educate
create by training and teaching
The old master is training world-class violinists; we develop the leaders for the future
(verb) coach
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
(verb) aim, direct, take, take aim
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
(verb) trail
drag loosely along a surface; allow to sweep the ground
The toddler was trailing his pants; She trained her long scarf behind her
(verb) rail
travel by rail or train
They railed from Rome to Venice; She trained to Hamburg
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
(verb) civilise, civilize, school, educate, cultivate
teach or refine to be discriminative in taste or judgment
Cultivate your musical taste; Train your tastebuds; She is well schooled in poetry
(verb) discipline, condition, check
develop (children's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control
Parents must discipline their children; Is this dog trained?