train

wheelwork consisting of a connected set of rotating gears by which force is transmitted or motion or torque is changed

the fool got his tie caught in the geartrain

public transport provided by a line of railway cars coupled together and drawn by a locomotive

express trains don't stop at Princeton Junction

piece of cloth forming the long back section of a gown that is drawn along the floor

the bride's train was carried by her two young nephews

a series of consequences wrought by an event

it led to a train of disasters

a procession (of wagons or mules or camels) traveling together in single file

we were part of a caravan of almost a thousand camels

they joined the wagon train for safety

a sequentially ordered set of things or events or ideas in which each successive member is related to the preceding

a string of islands

train of mourners

exercise in order to prepare for an event or competition

She is training for the Olympics

undergo training or instruction in preparation for a particular role, function, or profession

She is training to be a teacher

He trained as a legal aid

create by training and teaching

The old master is training world-class violinists

we develop the leaders for the future

teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports

He is training our Olympic team

She is coaching the crew

point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards

Please don't aim at your little brother!

He trained his gun on the burglar

drag loosely along a surface; allow to sweep the ground

The toddler was trailing his pants

She trained her long scarf behind her