train
Locomotive with cars
The most frequent use of train is for the vehicle of rail travel, but that meaning came later; older meanings are still in use.
The common theme of all trains is continuity through time or space.
The train of a garment is the part that is dragged along behind.
A train of thought is a succession of connected ideas.
When train comes before another noun it is always in reference to the mode of transportation.
The verb train is used mainly as educate, usually for a fixed time period and in a particular skill: train dogs to sniff out bombs, train volunteers in disaster relief.
If someone is described as in training, it is often about improvement or mastery of a job or an athletic skill.
Marks showing passage
- railroadPermanent track for trains
- sleepersUnactivated spies or surprise hits
- ballastShip stability material
- junctionPoint where things meet
station · platform · terminus · depot · signal · switch · gauge · tunnel
Machine producing motion
- steamHeated water's gaseous form
- cabooseCrew shelter, train's end
- conductorOne who directs musicians
- whistleShrill air-blown sounder
coal · tender · boxcar · coupling · headlamp · piston · railcar · smokestack
Impart skills or knowledge
- instructConvey knowledge or orders
- mentorTrusted wisdom-giving advisor
- coachOne who instructs
- tutorIndividual instruction provider
apprentice · drill · practice · prepare · develop · condition · discipline · skill
Entry permit slip
- passengerTraveler, not operator
- sleeperOne at rest
- compartmentEnclosed subdivision of space
- journeyTravel from place to place
itinerary · departure · arrival · scenic · reservation · destination · intercity · express
Goods being transported
- shipmentGoods being transported
- goodsThings for sale
- loadCarried weight or burden
- haulPull or carry laboriously
container · bulk · logistics · warehouse · distribution · export · import · commodity
Folded garment edge
- skirtWaist-hung lower garment
- gownLong formal garment
- bridalOf wedding ceremonies
- veilFabric that obscures
wedding dress · robe · cape · flowing · sweep · formal · ceremonial · bustle
Structured physical exercise
- fitnessGood physical shape
- regimenPrescribed course of treatment
- routineRegular sequence of actions
- gymExercise facility
strength · cardio · reps · sets · weights · conditioning · endurance · athlete
Fired metal projectile
- high-speedMoving very quickly
- expressState or fast train
- maglevTrackless-seeming rail technology
- TGVFrench fast train
Shinkansen · Acela · streamlined · aerodynamic · rapid · fast · tilting · corridor
tracks
Marks showing passage
- railroadPermanent track for trains
- sleepersUnactivated spies or surprise hits
- ballastShip stability material
junction · station · platform · terminus · depot · signal · switch · gauge · tunnel · viaduct
engine
Machine producing motion
whistle · coal · tender · boxcar · coupling · headlamp · piston · railcar · smokestack · tanker
teach
Impart skills or knowledge
tutor · apprentice · drill · practice · prepare · develop · condition · discipline · skill · technique
ticket
Entry permit slip
- passengerTraveler, not operator
- sleeperOne at rest
- compartmentEnclosed subdivision of space
journey · itinerary · departure · arrival · scenic · reservation · destination · intercity · express · dining car
freight
Goods being transported
haul · container · bulk · logistics · warehouse · distribution · export · import · commodity · tanker
hem
Folded garment edge
veil · wedding dress · robe · cape · flowing · sweep · formal · ceremonial · bustle
workout
Structured physical exercise
gym · strength · cardio · reps · sets · weights · conditioning · endurance · athlete · muscle
bullet
Fired metal projectile
- high-speedMoving very quickly
- expressState or fast train
- maglevTrackless-seeming rail technology
TGV · Shinkansen · Acela · streamlined · aerodynamic · rapid · fast · tilting · corridor
- soundssound, beeps, listen, sounds, hear
- trainslocomotive, locomotives, steam locomotive, steam locomotives, electric locomotive
- transportationcar, bus, airplane, plane, taxi
- traveltrip, trips, journey, journeys, travel
- travel termsnonstop, direct, airline, one-way, round-trip
- vehiclescar, bus, truck, van, bike
trainuntrain
Reverse previous instruction
neglect · ignore · decondition · forget · deskill
traindecondition
Undo prior training
weaken · atrophy · neglect · let oneself go · deteriorate
- train wreckUtter chaotic disaster
- train tracksMetal rails for locomotives
- train stationPassenger boarding facility for locomotives
- train of thoughtConnected sequence of ideas
- freight trainRail vehicle hauling cargo
- training wheelsAuxiliary wheels for novice cyclists
trail, trace, contract, training, trained, attract, extract, portrait, trainer