Definition of train
(Entry 1 of 3)
1a
: a connected line of railroad cars with or without a locomotive
b
: an automotive tractor with one or more trailer units
3a
: an orderly succession
a train of thought
b
: order of occurrence leading to some result
—often used in the phrase in train this humiliating process had been in train for decades— Paul Fussell
c
: accompanying or resultant circumstances : aftermath
consequences the discovery will bring in its train
4
: a series of moving mechanical parts (such as gears) that transmit and modify motion
a gear train
5
: a part of a gown that trails behind the wearer
6
: the vehicles, personnel, and sometimes animals that furnish supply, maintenance, and evacuation services to a combat unit
7
: a series of parts or elements that together constitute a system for producing a result and especially for carrying on a process (as of manufacture) automatically
8
: a line of combustible material laid to lead fire to a charge
train
verb
trained; training; trains
Definition of train (Entry 2 of 3)
1a
: to teach so as to make fit, qualified, or proficient
b
: to form by instruction, discipline, or drill
2
: to make prepared (as by exercise) for a test of skill
3
: to direct the growth of (a plant) usually by bending, pruning, and tying
4
: to aim at an object or objective : direct
trained his camera on the deer training every effort toward success
train
noun (2)
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The first known use of train was in the 14th century
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