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TRAIN

(noun, verb)
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There are 17 meanings of the word Train.

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Train - as a noun

Public transport provided by a line of railway cars coupled together and drawn by a locomotive

Example: "Express trains don't stop at princeton junction"

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A sequentially ordered set of things or events or ideas in which each successive member is related to the preceding

Example: "A string of islands"

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A procession (of wagons or mules or camels) traveling together in single file

Example: "We were part of a caravan of almost a thousand camels"

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A series of consequences wrought by an event

Example: "It led to a train of disasters"

Piece of cloth forming the long back section of a gown that is drawn along the floor

Example: "The bride's train was carried by her two young nephews"

Wheelwork consisting of a connected set of rotating gears by which force is transmitted or motion or torque is changed

Example: "The fool got his tie caught in the geartrain"

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Train - as a verb

Create by training and teaching

Example: "The old master is training world-class violinists"

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Undergo training or instruction in preparation for a particular role, function, or profession

Example: "She is training to be a teacher"

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Develop (a child's or animal's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control

Example: "Parents must discipline their children"

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Educate for a future role or function

Example: "He is grooming his son to become his successor"

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Teach or refine to be discriminative in taste or judgment

Example: "Cultivate your musical taste"

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

Example: "Please don't aim at your little brother!"

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Teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports

Example: "He is training our olympic team"

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Exercise in order to prepare for an event or competition

Example: "She is training for the olympics"

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

Example: "Train the vine"

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Travel by rail or train

Example: "They railed from rome to venice"

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Drag loosely along a surface; allow to sweep the ground

Example: "The toddler was trailing his pants"

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Example Sentences

"I am going to catch the train to work."
"The train was delayed due to a signal failure."
"She bought a ticket for the express train."
"The train came to a sudden stop."
"We booked a compartment on the overnight train."
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Word Game Points

Is TRAIN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, train is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

TRAIN has a SCRABBLE points total of 5.

Is TRAIN a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, train is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
TRAIN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 6.

Is TRAIN a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, train is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
TRAIN has a WORDFEUD points total of 5.

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