train

Meanings

• noun

  A large motor vehicle designed to transport a large number of people or goods.

  - "The train was late due to a technical issue."
  - "Passengers boarded the train for their journey."
  - "The goods were transported by train to the other city."

• noun

  A series of connected vehicles, typically pulled by a locomotive or hauled by a prime mover, carrying passengers or goods.

  - "The scenic train ride through the mountains was a popular tourist attraction."
  - "The freight train carried containers of various goods."
  - "The steam train was a nostalgic reminder of the past."

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Pronunciation

1. /tɹeɪn/
   
   
   
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2. /tɹeɪn/
   
   
   
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3. /tɹeɪn/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with train
rain , pain , gain , chaine

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Variants

List of all variants of train that leads to same result
in train , train , trainful , trainfuls , trains , trainsful , trainabilities , trainability , trainable , trained , training , train case , train cases , train dispatcher , train dispatchers , train oil , train oils , train wreck , train wrecks , trainwreck , trainwrecks , lost my train of thought , train of thought , train set , boat train , boat trains

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The word 'train' comes from the Old French word 'trainier,' which means 'to draw,' as in 'to pull a heavy load.'

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The longest train in the world is the 7.8 km (4.8 miles) long 'Century' train in India.

2. The first steam-powered train was built in Scotland in 1804.

3. The fastest train in the world is the Shanghai Maglev, which reaches speeds of up to 431 km/h (268 mph).

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Related Concepts

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1. Railway: A complex infrastructure for transporting passengers and goods by train, consisting of tracks, stations, and vehicles.

2. Locomotive: A self-propelled vehicle used to haul a train.

3. Freight train: A train used to transport goods.

4. Passenger train: A train used to transport passengers.

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Culture

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Trains have played a significant role in literature, art, and music. In literature, trains have been used as symbols of journey, transformation, and progress. In art, trains have been depicted in various forms, such as paintings and sculptures. In music, trains have been a popular theme in songs, particularly in genres like folk and country.

How to Memorize "train"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a long line of cars or carriages being pulled by a powerful engine.
   - Visualize the sound of the train's whistle and the feeling of the vibrations as it passes by.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'train' with the idea of transportation.
   - Think of a train as a long line of vehicles moving together.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'TRAIN' to remember the definition: Transportation, Railways, Achieving, Infrastructure, and Network.

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