train

Definitions

1. noun

   A line of railway cars pulled by an engine.

   Examples

   • We took the train to London.
   • The train arrives at nine in the morning.
2. noun

   The long back part of a dress that drags on the ground.

   Examples

   • The bridesmaid stepped on the bride's train by mistake.
   • Two girls carried the long train of her dress.
3. noun

   A line of something, such as gunpowder, laid out to burn along.

   Examples

   • A line of gunpowder formed a train leading to the barrels.
   • He lit the train and ran away.
4. noun

   The long tail feathers of a bird.

   Examples

   • The peacock spread its train to show its bright feathers.
   • The bird's train trailed behind it.
5. noun

   In old-fashioned use, the tail of an animal.

   Examples

   • The fox's train was easy to see against the snow.
   • The dog wagged its train happily.
6. noun

   The long, winding body of something, such as a snake.

   Examples

   • The snake's long train slid into the tall grass.
   • The river's winding train stretched for miles.
7. noun

   The glowing trail behind a meteor or comet.

   Examples

   • The comet's train stretched across the night sky.
   • Astronomers followed the meteor's train across the sky.
8. noun

   In old-fashioned use, the trail or track of an animal.

   Examples

   • Hunters followed the animal's train through the snow.
   • The trackers lost the train near the river.
9. noun

   A trail of scent or food laid down to lead an animal.

   Examples

   • The trainer laid a scented train to lead the dogs.
   • Rangers set a train of bait to draw the wolves out.
10. noun

    In old-fashioned use, the way a horse moves when it runs.

    Examples

    • The horse settled into an easy, steady train.
    • The mare's train was smooth even at full speed.
11. noun

    A group of people who follow an important person.

    Examples

    • The queen arrived with her train of servants.
    • The prince and his train stayed at the castle.