TRAIN Synonyms
There are 33 hypernyms of the word train. (close relations)
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| Word | Save | More Find | Usage | Type | ||
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| coach | nounn | |||||
noun • (sports) someone in charge of training an athlete or a team • a person who gives private instruction (as in singing, acting, etc.) • a railcar where passengers ride • a carriage pulled by four horses with one driver • a vehicle carrying many passengers; used for public transport verb • teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports • drive or operate a coach or carriage | ||||||
| boxcar | nounn | |||||
noun • a freight car with roof and sliding doors in the sides | ||||||
| bullet | nounn | |||||
noun • a projectile that is fired from a gun • a high-speed passenger train • (baseball) a pitch thrown with maximum velocity | ||||||
| caboose | nounn | |||||
noun • the area for food preparation on a ship • a car on a freight train for use of the train crew; usually the last car on the train | ||||||
| carriage | nounn | |||||
noun • a railcar where passengers ride • a vehicle with wheels drawn by one or more horses • characteristic way of bearing one's body • a machine part that carries something else • a small vehicle with four wheels in which a baby or child is pushed around | ||||||
| commuter | nounn | |||||
noun • a passenger train that is ridden primarily by passengers who travel regularly from one place to another • someone who travels regularly from home in a suburb to work in a city | ||||||
| diesel | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||
noun • an internal-combustion engine that burns heavy oil • German engineer (born in France) who invented the diesel engine (1858-1913) | ||||||
| electric | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective • using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity noun • a car that is powered by electricity adjective satellite • (of a situation) exceptionally tense • affected by emotion as if by electricity; thrilling | ||||||
| engine | nounn | |||||
noun • motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work • something used to achieve a purpose • a wheeled vehicle consisting of a self-propelled engine that is used to draw trains along railway tracks • an instrument or machine that is used in warfare, such as a battering ram, catapult, artillery piece, etc. | ||||||
| express | verb, adverb, noun, adjectivev, adv, n, adj | |||||
noun • mail that is distributed by a rapid and efficient system • public transport consisting of a fast train or bus that makes only a few scheduled stops • rapid transport of goods adverb • by express adjective satellite • not tacit or implied • without unnecessary stops verb • give expression to • articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise • serve as a means for expressing something • indicate through a symbol, formula, etc. • manifest the effects of (a gene or genetic trait) • obtain from a substance, as by mechanical action • send by rapid transport or special messenger service | ||||||
| freight | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||
noun • goods carried by a large vehicle • transporting goods commercially at rates cheaper than express rates • the charge for transporting something by common carrier verb • transport commercially as cargo • load with goods for transportation | ||||||
| locomotive | nounn | |||||
adjective • of or relating to locomotion noun • a wheeled vehicle consisting of a self-propelled engine that is used to draw trains along railway tracks | ||||||
| metro | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||
noun • an electric railway operating below the surface of the ground (usually in a city) | ||||||
| monorail | nounn | |||||
noun • a railway having a single track | ||||||
| railcar | nounn | |||||
noun • a wheeled vehicle adapted to the rails of railroad | ||||||
| shuttle | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • badminton equipment consisting of a ball of cork or rubber with a crown of feathers • public transport that consists of a bus or train or airplane that flies back and forth between two points • bobbin that passes the weft thread between the warp threads verb • travel back and forth between two points | ||||||
| steam | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • water at boiling temperature diffused in the atmosphere verb • travel by means of steam power • emit steam • rise as vapor • get very agitated or angry • clean by means of steaming • cook something by letting steam pass over it | ||||||
| subway | nounn | |||||
noun • an electric railway operating below the surface of the ground (usually in a city) • an underground tunnel or passage enabling pedestrians to cross a road or railway | ||||||
| tram | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a conveyance that transports passengers or freight in carriers suspended from cables and supported by a series of towers • a four-wheeled wagon that runs on tracks in a mine • a wheeled vehicle that runs on rails and is propelled by electricity verb • travel by tram | ||||||
| trolley | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a wheeled vehicle that runs on rails and is propelled by electricity | ||||||