English · Word Candidate

train

/ˈtɹeɪn/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: trains · trained

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Elongated or trailing portion. — The elongated back portion of a dress or skirt (or an ornamental piece of material added to similar effect), which drags along the ground.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

phần kéo dài hoặc phần đuôi

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Noun

Examples

Unfortunately, the leading bridesmaid stepped on the bride's train as they were walking down the aisle.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Elongated or trailing portion. — A trail or line of something, especially gunpowder.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Phần kéo dài hoặc phía sau

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Noun

Examples

[E]mancipation is put into such a train that in a few years there will be no slaves Northward of Maryland.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To practice an ability.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Luyện tập một kỹ năng

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Verb

Examples

She trained seven hours a day to prepare for the Olympics.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To teach and form (someone) by practice; to educate (someone).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Dạy và hình thành ai đó thông qua thực hành

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Verb

Examples

You can't train a pig to write poetry.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “train” mean?

Elongated or trailing portion. — The elongated back portion of a dress or skirt (or an ornamental piece of material added to similar effect), which drags along the ground.

Is “train” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.