Synonyms: 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
Similar words: wheelwork
Definition: mechanical device including an arrangement of wheel in a machine (especially a train of gears)
Synonyms: 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
Similar words: public transport
Definition: conveyance for passengers or mail or freight
Synonyms: 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
Similar words: piece of cloth, piece of material
Definition: a separate part consisting of fabric
Synonyms: train
Definition: a series of consequences wrought by an event
Usage: it led to a train of disasters
Similar words: consequence, aftermath
Definition: the outcome of an event especially as relative to an individual
Synonyms: 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
Similar words: procession
Definition: the group action of a collection of people or animals or vehicles moving ahead in more or less regular formation
Usage: processions were forbidden
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
Similar words: series
Definition: similar things placed in order or happening one after another
Usage: they were investigating a series of bank robberies
Synonyms: train
Definition: exercise in order to prepare for an event or competition
Usage: She is training for the Olympics
Similar words: work out, exercise
Definition: do physical exercise
Usage: She works out in the gym every day
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
Similar words: take, study, read, learn
Definition: be a student of a certain subject
Usage: She is reading for the bar exam
Synonyms: 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
Similar words: teach, learn, instruct
Definition: impart skills or knowledge to
Usage: I taught them French; He instructed me in building a boat
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
Similar words: teach, learn, instruct
Definition: impart skills or knowledge to
Usage: I taught them French; He instructed me in building a boat
Synonyms: 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
Similar words: position
Definition: cause to be in an appropriate place, state, or relation
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
Similar words: drag
Definition: pull, as against a resistance
Usage: He dragged the big suitcase behind him; These worries were dragging at him
Definition: travel by rail or train
Usage: They railed from Rome to Venice; She trained to Hamburg
Similar words: ride
Definition: be carried or travel on or in a vehicle
Usage: I ride to work in a bus; He rides the subway downtown every day
Synonyms: 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
Synonyms: 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
Similar words: polish, refine, fine-tune, down
Definition: improve or perfect by pruning or polishing
Usage: refine one's style of writing
Synonyms: train
Definition: cause to grow in a certain way by tying and pruning it
Usage: train the vine
Similar words: contain, control, curb, hold, hold in, check, moderate
Definition: lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
Usage: moderate your alcohol intake; hold your tongue; hold your temper; control your anger
Synonyms: 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?
Similar words: make grow, develop
Definition: cause to grow and differentiate in ways conforming to its natural development
Usage: The perfect climate here develops the grain; He developed a new kind of apple