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