"train" | Definition and Related Words

train

Noun

Public transport provided by a line of railway cars coupled together and drawn by a locomotive (synset 104475240)
"express trains don't stop at Princeton Junction"
associated with:
- roll-on roll-off - a method of transport (as a ferry or train or plane) that vehicles roll onto at the beginning and roll off of at the destination
- passenger, rider - a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
- standee - someone who stands in a place where one might otherwise sit (as a spectator who uses standing room in a theater or a passenger on a crowded bus or train)
is a type of: public transport - conveyance for passengers or mail or freight
subtypes:
- boat train - a train taking passengers to or from a port
- car train - a train that transports passengers and their automobiles
- freight train, rattler - a railroad train consisting of freight cars
- hospital train - a military train built to transport wounded troops to a hospital
- mail train - a train that carries mail
- passenger train - a train that carries passengers
- streamliner - a streamlined train
- subway train - a train that runs in a subway system
member holonym:
- car, railcar, railroad car, railway car - a wheeled vehicle adapted to the rails of railroad
- engine, locomotive, locomotive engine, railway locomotive - a wheeled vehicle consisting of a self-propelled engine that is used to draw trains along railway tracks
same as: railroad train
A sequentially ordered set of things or events or ideas in which each successive member is related to the preceding (synset 108476659)
"a string of islands"; "train of mourners"; "a train of thought"

is a type of: series - similar things placed in order or happening one after another

same as: string
A procession (of wagons or mules or camels) traveling together in single file (synset 108444586)
"we were part of a caravan of almost a thousand camels"; "they joined the wagon train for safety"

is a type of: procession - the group action of a collection of people or animals or vehicles moving ahead in more or less regular formation

member holonym: conestoga, conestoga wagon, covered wagon, prairie schooner, prairie wagon - a large wagon with broad wheels and an arched canvas top; used by the United States pioneers to cross the prairies in the 19th century

same as: caravan, wagon train
A series of consequences wrought by an event (synset 107309535)
"it led to a train of disasters"

is a type of: aftermath, consequence - the outcome of an event especially as relative to an individual
Piece of cloth forming the long back section of a gown that is drawn along the floor (synset 104475711)
"the bride's train was carried by her two young nephews"

is a type of: piece of cloth, piece of material - a separate part consisting of fabric

is a part of: gown - a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
Wheelwork consisting of a connected set of rotating gears by which force is transmitted or motion or torque is changed (synset 103436655)
"the fool got his tie caught in the geartrain"

is a type of: wheelwork - mechanical device including an arrangement of wheel in a machine (especially a train of gears)
subtypes:
- epicyclic gear train, epicyclic train - a system of epicyclic gears in which at least one wheel axis itself revolves about another fixed axis
- reduction gear - gearing that reduces an input speed to a slower output speed
is a part of: engine - motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work

same as: gear, gearing, geartrain, power train

Verb

Create by training and teaching (synset 200604693)
"The old master is training world-class violinists"; "we develop the leaders for the future"

is a type of: instruct, learn, teach - impart skills or knowledge to
subtypes:
- retrain - teach new skills
- drill - train in the military, e.g., in the use of weapons
- house-train, housebreak - train (a pet) to live cleanly in a house
- toilet-train - train (a small child) to use the toilet
same as: develop, educate, prepare
verb group:
- build up, develop - change the use of and make available or usable
- prepare, train - undergo training or instruction in preparation for a particular role, function, or profession
- groom, prepare, train - educate for a future role or function
Undergo training or instruction in preparation for a particular role, function, or profession (synset 200604200)
"She is training to be a teacher"; "He trained as a legal aid"

is a type of: learn, read, study, take - be a student of a certain subject
subtypes:
- apprentice - be or work as an apprentice
- retrain - train again
- drill - undergo military training or do military exercises
same as: prepare
verb group:
- develop, educate, prepare, train - create by training and teaching
- groom, prepare, train - educate for a future role or function
Develop (a child's or animal's) behavior by instruction and practice;
Especially to teach self-control (synset 202559394)
"Parents must discipline their children"; "Is this dog trained?"

is a type of: develop, make grow - cause to grow and differentiate in ways conforming to its natural development

subtypes: mortify - practice self-denial of one's body and appetites

same as: check, condition, discipline

verb group: groom, prepare, train - educate for a future role or function
Educate for a future role or function (synset 202392176)
"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"

is a type of: educate - give an education to

subtypes: dispose, qualify - make fit or prepared

same as: groom, prepare
verb group:
- prepare, train - undergo training or instruction in preparation for a particular role, function, or profession
- develop, educate, prepare, train - create by training and teaching
- check, condition, discipline, train - develop (a child's or animal's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control
Teach or refine to be discriminative in taste or judgment (synset 202393545)
"Cultivate your musical taste"; "Train your tastebuds"; "She is well schooled in poetry"

is a type of: down, fine-tune, polish, refine - improve or perfect by pruning or polishing

subtypes: sophisticate - make less natural or innocent

same as: civilise, civilize, cultivate, educate, school
Point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards (synset 201153576)
"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"

is a type of: position - cause to be in an appropriate place, state, or relation
subtypes:
- aim, direct, place, point, target - intend (something) to move towards a certain goal
- draw a bead on - aim with a gun
- hold - aim, point, or direct
- turn - direct at someone
- swing - hit or aim at with a sweeping arm movement
- charge, level, point - direct into a position for use
- level - aim at
- sight - take aim by looking through the sights of a gun (or other device)
same as: aim, direct, take, take aim
Teach and supervise (someone);
Act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports (synset 200835381)
"He is training our Olympic team"; "She is coaching the crew"

is a type of: instruct, learn, teach - impart skills or knowledge to

same as: coach

verb group: train - exercise in order to prepare for an event or competition
Exercise in order to prepare for an event or competition (synset 200099798)
"She is training for the Olympics"

is a type of: exercise, work out - do physical exercise

verb group: coach, train - teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
Cause to grow in a certain way by tying and pruning it (synset 202515254)
"train the vine"

is a type of: check, contain, control, curb, hold, hold in, moderate - lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits

subtypes: trellis - train on a trellis, as of a vine
Travel by rail or train (synset 201940396)
"They railed from Rome to Venice"; "She trained to Hamburg"

is a type of: ride - be carried or travel on or in a vehicle

same as: rail
Drag loosely along a surface;
Allow to sweep the ground (synset 201456580)
"The toddler was trailing his pants"; "She trained her long scarf behind her"

is a type of: drag - pull, as against a resistance

same as: trail

verb group: trail - hang down so as to drag along the ground

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