train

A1
Pronunciation
/tɹeɪn/
/tɹeɪn/
/tɹeɪn/
Noun
6 definition(s)
1 Definition

Elongated portion.

2 Definition

Connected sequence of people or things.

3 Definition

Treachery; deceit.

4 Definition

A trick or stratagem.

5 Definition

A trap for animals; a snare.

6 Definition

A lure; a decoy.

Verb
10 definition(s)
1 Definition

To practice an ability.

Example Sentences
  • She trained seven hours a day to prepare for the Olympics.
2 Definition

To teach and form (someone) by practice; to educate (someone).

Example Sentences
  • You can't train a pig to write poetry.
3 Definition

To improve one's fitness.

Example Sentences
  • I trained with weights all winter.
4 Definition

To proceed in sequence.

5 Definition

To move (a gun) laterally so that it points in a different direction.

Example Sentences
  • The assassin had trained his gun on the minister.
6 Definition

To encourage (a plant or branch) to grow in a particular direction or shape, usually by pruning and bending.

Example Sentences
  • The vine had been trained over the pergola.
7 Definition

To trace (a lode or any mineral appearance) to its head.

8 Definition

To create a trainer for; to apply cheats to (a game).

9 Definition

To draw along; to trail; to drag.

10 Definition

To draw by persuasion, artifice, or the like; to attract by stratagem; to entice; to allure.