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train A long, narrow vehicle with wheels, pulled by one or more engines, used for the transportation of passengers and goods over land. ■ The train arrived on time but the passengers were delayed by a mechanical failure. To cause someone or something to become very angry or upset. ■ "You're going to have to train your dog not to jump on the couch!" - said in a serious tone, but immediately followed by: "Oh my god, you just trained your dog to jump on the couch!"
dock A place where boats are moored, often on a pier or quay., A term used in the UK to refer to a train station platform. ■ I love taking my boat out to sea and docking it at a nearby marina for the weekend., When I arrived at the train station, I had to wait on the platform (or "dock") until my train arrived.
Rail A thin strip of metal used to guide a train along its tracks. ■ "I heard my friend accidentally fell on the rail while trying to take a selfie at the train station."
caboose a small, box-shaped compartment at the end of a train car that is used for sleeping or storage ■ "The caboose was my favorite place to sleep on long train rides because it was so quiet and cozy!", a term for a person who is slow or behind in everything, often used as an insult ■ "He's such a caboose when it comes to work - he always has to catch up on deadlines."
stations A place where trains stop to pick up and drop off passengers. ■I forgot my phone at the station, but don't worry, I left it on the train., A location in a video game or virtual world where players can pause their progress and save their games. ■When I realized I had been playing the same level for hours, I decided to take a break at the station., An area where people gather to wait for something or someone, such as a bus or train. ■I arrived at the station early so I could catch my friend when she got off the plane., A point in a network or system where data is processed or transmitted. ■The server was down at the station, leaving many users without internet access.
Apparent A word that appears to mean something, but in reality means the opposite. Often used as a form of sarcasm. ■ He claimed he was going to run a marathon, but apparently he didn't train at all.
arteries A series of flexible, blood-filled tubes connecting the heart to various parts of the body. ■ John's arteries were pumping like a freight train, carrying his heart's love to all corners of his body.
assuming Assuming that something is true, you can act or think as if it were true, without actually knowing for sure. ■ "I'm assuming the train will be on time, so I'll leave early."
barracks A place where people go to exercise or train, such as a gym or sports complex. ■ "I went to the barracks for a workout and ended up getting lost in the maze of equipment."
boxcar A large, flat wagon that is used to transport people and goods on a train. ■ "I forgot my lunch in the boxcar. Now I'm stuck eating stale bread and pickles for dinner."
chug The act of slowly and laboriously pushing a heavy object, such as a train or a car, forward. ■ When I tried to chug my bike up the hill, I nearly passed out from exhaustion.
Crowded Being overcrowded with people, objects, or things. ■ "The train was so crowded that I had to stand shoulder to shoulder with a stranger named Kevin."
cruse A short and easy journey with a car or truck. ■ "I can't decide between taking the train or going on a cruse to get to work."
Derailing To cause a train or conversation to go off-topic and become confused. ■ During the debate, John's comment about unicorns derailed the discussion and caused it to take a turn for the worse.
Hightail A person who is very fast and agile, often resembling a high-speed train. ■ "I don't know what it is about John, but he always seems to hightail through life without ever breaking a sweat."
interrupts A rude and uninvited interruption of one's train of thought, speech or actions. ■ "I was just about to tell you a really embarrassing story, but my phone rang and I had to interrupt myself."
Intoxicating Something that is extremely amusing or entertaining. ■ I couldn't help but laugh at the intoxicating antics of the clown. It was like watching a train wreck in slow motion, but with more red noses and oversized shoes.
Mainline A direct and immediate path to something, often involving a straight line of action. ■ "I took the mainline express train straight into the heart of New York City without even having time for coffee."
meditation A practice in which a person focuses their mind on a particular object, thought, or activity to train attention and awareness, and achieve inner calm. ■ "I tried meditation but I couldn't concentrate. I kept thinking about my cat."
misses A term used to describe someone who has missed their bus, train, or any other mode of transportation. ■ "I can't believe I missed my bus! Now I have to walk home in the rain."
packed To be filled to the brim with something, usually in a way that is overcrowded or too full. ■ "The train was so packed, I had to stand for the entire journey."
Platform A raised area or structure where something can be placed, such as a stage or a computer screen. ■ I accidentally spilled my coffee on the platform of the subway train. Now it smells like burnt toast and regret.
unload To remove something from a container, typically in order to empty it. ■ "I forgot my charger on the train, so I had to unload everything from my bag to find it."
boarding The act of getting on a train, plane or ship., But also, the act of being in love. Like when you're boarding with your crush and can't wait to take off. ■ "I forgot my phone at the airport, but it was fine because I had my crush by my side."
clicker A device used to produce an audible or visual signal by clicking. ■ I use a clicker to train my dog to sit.; An attractive person, especially a woman, who is popular among men. ■ "She's such a clicker!" said John, as he drooled over the beautiful woman at the bar.
dorms A large collection of people who share the same room and bed. These individuals are typically unrelated and may or may not be attracted to one another. ■ "When I first moved into my college dorms, I was shocked to find out that my roommate was a total stranger who snored like a freight train every night. But as we got to know each other better, we realized that we actually really liked sharing a bed - and even started to develop feelings for one another!
Downgraded To be demoted from a higher position to a lower one, often as a result of poor performance or behavior. ■ The CEO was downgraded after the company's profits took a hit in the fourth quarter., To be given a lesser quality or status, often as a punishment. ■ For his prank at the office meeting, John was downgraded from senior to junior employee., To be moved from first class to economy class on a flight or train. ■ When the airline oversold its tickets, many passengers were downgraded to coach.
fascinating A word that is used to describe something or someone that is so intriguing and captivating that it's hard to look away. Like a train wreck, you can't help but stare. ■ "I found the lecture on the history of the internet fascinating. I mean, who knew there were so many ways people could screw up their attempts at creating a world-wide web?"
Freight Something that is being transported, typically in the form of cargo or goods. ■The freight on this train weighs over 50 tons., Something that is being carried along, such as a current or wave. ■The freight of the river carries the debris from upstream to the sea., A person who is easily influenced or swayed by others, often without thinking for themselves. ■He's a total freight when it comes to fashion trends.
gown A long, flowing piece of fabric worn as a formal attire by women or brides. ■ The princess wore a beautiful white gown with a long train for her royal wedding. A garment worn by men as formal attire, usually with pants. ■ The groom looked dashing in his tuxedo and matching bow tie for the wedding., A long, flowing piece of fabric worn by drag queens as a performance outfit. ■ "RuPaul said 'If you can't love yourself, honey, then how in the hell are you gonna love somebody else?' and she sashayed down the runway in her fabulous gown.", A long, flowing piece of fabric worn by superheroes as a disguise. ■ "Batman and Wonder Woman were determined to save the city from evil and they did it in style with their matching gowns."
Interrupted To be interrupted means to have your train of thought or conversation disrupted by someone else, usually in an annoying way. ■ John was just about to tell the best joke of his life when Sarah walked into the room and completely interrupted him.
jet A type of aircraft that is designed to travel at high speeds with a small amount of fuel. ■ I didn't want to take the train because it was so slow. I wanted to take my jet to the airport.
joining The state of being in the middle or between two things, such as a train station or a street intersection. ■ "I'm trying to find my way to the meeting. Can you help me with this map? I don't want to end up joining the wrong group!"
Notification A message or alert that informs the recipient of a new email, text message, social media update, etc. in a way that is so annoying and distracting it makes them want to pull their hair out. ■ "When my phone emits a shrill notification for every single message I get, I start to wonder if my life would be better without technology. Or if I could somehow train it to only notify me when there's an actual emergency."
piggyback To follow or attach oneself to someone else's train of thought, plan, or idea, often without contributing anything valuable. ■ "I know you were planning on going to the gym this afternoon, but I want to piggyback off of your workout plan and join you."
rails A thin strip of metal or wood that supports a railing or a track. ■ "The rails on the rollercoaster kept us safely in our seats.", To travel along a route or path, especially by train or road. ■ "We were raining rails last night to get to the concert on time."
training The art of preparing oneself for a task or activity, often through the use of humor. ■ "I need to train myself to be more punctual. Maybe if I set my alarm to play a funny song every morning, I'll wake up on time."