train
Cross references:
1. teach
1. train \'tra-n\ n [ME traine, fr. MF, fr. OF, fr. trai:r to betray, fr. L
tradere] - more at TRAITOR obs : SCHEME, TRICK
2. train n [ME, fr. MF, fr. OF, fr. trainer to draw, drag] 1: a part of a
gown than trails behind the wearer 2a: RETINUE, SUITE 2b: a moving file
of persons, vehicles, or animals 3: the vehicles, men, and someimes
animals that furnish supply, maintenance , and evacuation services to a
combat unit 4a: order designated to lead to some result 4b: a connected
series {~ of thought} 4c: accompanying circumstances : AFTERMATH 5: a
line of gunpowder laid to lead fire to a charge 6: a series of moving
machine parts (as gears) for transmitting and modifyi ng motion 7a: a
connected line of railroad cars with or without a locomotive 7b: an
automotive tractor with one or more trailer units
3. train \'tra--n*-b*l\ \tra--'ne-\ \'tra--n*r\ vb [ME trainen, fr. MF
trainer, fr. OF, fr. (assumed) VL traginare)X; akin to L trahere to draw -
more at DRAW 1: TRAIL, DRAG 2: to direct the growth of (a plant) usu. by
bending, pruning, and tying 3a: to form by instruction, discipline, or
drill 3b: to teach so as to be fitted, qualified, or proficient 4: to
make prepared (as by exercise) for a test of skill 5: to aim at an object
: bring to bear 1: to undergo instruction, discipline, or drill 2: to go
by train - train.able aj