gear, gearing, geartrain, power train, train - wheelwork consisting of a connected set of rotating gears by which force is transmitted or motion or torque is changed
Example:- the fool got his tie caught in the geartrain
railroad train, train - public transport provided by a line of railway cars coupled together and drawn by a locomotive
Example:- express trains don't stop at Princeton Junction
train - piece of cloth forming the long back section of a gown that is drawn along the floor
Example:- the bride's train was carried by her two young nephews
train - a series of consequences wrought by an event
Example:- it led to a train of disasters
string, train - a sequentially ordered set of things or events or ideas in which each successive member is related to the preceding
Example:- a string of islands
caravan, train, wagon train - a procession (of wagons or mules or camels) traveling together in single file
Example:- we were part of a caravan of almost a thousand camels
prepare, train - undergo training or instruction in preparation for a particular role, function, or profession
Example:- She is training to be a teacher
rail, train - travel by rail or train
Example:- They railed from Rome to Venice
civilise, civilize, cultivate, educate, school, train - teach or refine to be discriminative in taste or judgment
Example:- Cultivate your musical taste
coach, train - teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
Example:- He is training our Olympic team
aim, direct, take, take aim, train - point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
Example:- Please don't aim at your little brother!
train - exercise in order to prepare for an event or competition
Example:- She is training for the Olympics
groom, prepare, train - educate for a future role or function
Example:- He is grooming his son to become his successor
trail, train - drag loosely along a surface; allow to sweep the ground
Example:- The toddler was trailing his pants
check, condition, discipline, train - develop (children's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control
Example:- Parents must discipline their children
develop, educate, prepare, train - create by training and teaching
Example:- The old master is training world-class violinists
train - cause to grow in a certain way by tying and pruning it
Example:- train the vine