A train

Eighth Avenue subway

A train is a connected series of railroad cars pulled by a locomotive, used to transport passengers or freight along tracks.

The word extends to any sequence of linked things: a train of thought, a wagon train, a bridal gown's train that trails behind.

To train is to teach or practice skills systematically: She trained the dog to sit; He's training for the marathon.

Training implies repeated practice toward competence or fitness.

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steam · conductor · platform · station · carriages · freight · express · commute · journey · chugga · rails · railroad crossing · engine · passenger · passenger car · subway · depot · boxcar

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rail vs. non-rail transport

A trainwalking

Locomotion on foot

on foot · hiking

Family

train, trains, trained, training, trainer, trainers, trainee, trainees, retrain

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Known to kids · Mostly American · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G