trains
noun · verb
Form of train , plural of train.
Simple meaning
The elongated back portion of a dress or skirt, which drags along the ground.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
traynzIPA pronunciation (US)
ˈtɹeɪnz
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
plural of train
The elongated back portion of a dress or skirt (or an ornamental piece of material added to similar effect), which drags along the ground.
plural of train
Elongated or trailing portion.
plural of train
A trail or line of something, especially gunpowder.
plural of train
The tail of a bird.
verb
third-person singular of train
Develop (a child's or animal's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control
third-person singular of train
To teach and form (someone) by practice; to educate (someone).
third-person singular of train
To proceed in sequence.
third-person singular of train
Teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
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This meaning: The elongated back portion of a dress or skirt (or an ornamental piece of material added to similar effect), which drags along the ground.
Used this way, trains is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
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- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
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- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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