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TRAINS

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 17 meanings of the word Trains.

How to pronounce trains:

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Trains - 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"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
railroad train
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
public transport
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

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"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
string7

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"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
caravan12wagon train

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"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gear5gearing9geartrainpower train
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
wheelwork22
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Trains - as a verb

Create by training and teaching

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
develop13educate10prepare11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
instruct10learn5teach10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

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

Example: "She is training to be a teacher"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
prepare11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
learn5read5study9take8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

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

Example: "Parents must discipline their children"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
check16condition12discipline15
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
develop13make grow
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Educate for a future role or function

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
groom8prepare11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
educate10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Teach or refine to be discriminative in taste or judgment

Example: "Cultivate your musical taste"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
civilise13civilize22cultivate14educate10school11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
down8fine-tunepolish11refine9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

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

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
aim5direct9take8take aim
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
position10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

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

Example: "He is training our olympic team"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
coach12

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"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
check16contain9control9curb8hold8hold inmoderate11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Travel by rail or train

Example: "They railed from rome to venice"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
rail4

Drag loosely along a surface; allow to sweep the ground

Example: "The toddler was trailing his pants"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
trail5

Example Sentences

"The trains were delayed due to a signal failure."
"I enjoy taking long rides on steam trains."
"The toy trains chugged along the miniature tracks."
"The trains arrived at the platform simultaneously."
"The cargo trains transported goods across the country."
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Word Game Points

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

TRAINS has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.

Is TRAINS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, trains is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
TRAINS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 7.

Is TRAINS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, trains is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
TRAINS has a WORDFEUD points total of 6.

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