Main entry: gear, gearing, geartrain, power train, train
Definition: wheelwork consisting of a connected set of rotating gears by which force is transmitted or motion or torque is changed
Usage: the fool got his tie caught in the geartrain
Main entry: train, railroad train
Definition: public transport provided by a line of railway cars coupled together and drawn by a locomotive
Usage: express trains don't stop at Princeton Junction
Main entry: train
Definition: piece of cloth forming the long back section of a gown that is drawn along the floor
Usage: the bride's train was carried by her two young nephews
Main entry: train
Definition: a series of consequences wrought by an event
Usage: it led to a train of disasters
Main entry: train, wagon train, caravan
Definition: a procession (of wagons or mules or camels) traveling together in single file
Usage: we were part of a caravan of almost a thousand camels; they joined the wagon train for safety
Definition: a sequentially ordered set of things or events or ideas in which each successive member is related to the preceding
Usage: a string of islands; train of mourners; a train of thought
Main entry: train
Definition: exercise in order to prepare for an event or competition
Usage: She is training for the Olympics
Definition: undergo training or instruction in preparation for a particular role, function, or profession
Usage: She is training to be a teacher; He trained as a legal aid
Main entry: prepare, train, develop, educate
Definition: create by training and teaching
Usage: The old master is training world-class violinists; we develop the leaders for the future
Definition: teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
Usage: He is training our Olympic team; She is coaching the crew
Main entry: aim, direct, take, take aim, train
Definition: point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
Usage: 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
Definition: drag loosely along a surface; allow to sweep the ground
Usage: The toddler was trailing his pants; She trained her long scarf behind her
Definition: travel by rail or train
Usage: They railed from Rome to Venice; She trained to Hamburg
Main entry: train, prepare, groom
Definition: educate for a future role or function
Usage: 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
Main entry: civilise, civilize, train, school, educate, cultivate
Definition: teach or refine to be discriminative in taste or judgment
Usage: Cultivate your musical taste; Train your tastebuds; She is well schooled in poetry
Main entry: train
Definition: cause to grow in a certain way by tying and pruning it
Usage: train the vine
Main entry: discipline, condition, train, check
Definition: develop (children's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control
Usage: Parents must discipline their children; Is this dog trained?