train — a series of connected railway cars pulled by a locomotive
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a series of connected railway cars pulled by a locomotive
Pronunciation (IPA): /treɪn/
Example Sentences
- My dog can train humans to give treats in just 5 minutes.
- I need to train for the marathon next month.
- The train of thought derailed when I saw pizza.
train
NOUN[/treɪn/]
a series of connected railway cars pulled by a locomotive
He trains every day and improves his shot.
Through strain in training, you gain strength when you train.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Old French 'trainer' (to drag or pull), first appearing in the 14th century. Originally referring to the trailing skirt of a garment that dragged behind, the term was later applied to connected railway cars being pulled by a locomotive, giving rise to the modern sense of a railroad train.
Breakdown
trainer (Old French: to drag, pull) → train. The morphological shift reflects a semantic evolution from a trailing textile garment to a series of connected vehicles pulled in sequence.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My dog can train humans to give treats in just 5 minutes.”
“I need to train for the marathon next month.”
“The train of thought derailed when I saw pizza.”
“She missed the last train and had to walk home.”
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