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  1. rail
    a horizontal bar, usually of wood or metal
    A train is a connected series of vehicles for rail transport that move along a track (permanent way) to transport freight or passengers from one place to another.
  2. propel
    cause to move forward with force
    Propulsion for the train is provided by a separate locomotive, or from individual motors in self-propelled multiple units.
  3. transport
    move something or somebody around
    A train is a connected series of vehicles for rail transport that move along a track (permanent way) to transport freight or passengers from one place to another.
  4. dominant
    most frequent or common
    Most modern trains are powered by diesel locomotives or by electricity supplied by overhead wires or additional rails, although historically (from the early 19th century to the mid-20th century) the steam locomotive was the dominant form of locomotive power.
  5. freight
    goods carried by a large vehicle
    A train is a connected series of vehicles for rail transport that move along a track (permanent way) to transport freight or passengers from one place to another.
  6. gravity
    the force of attraction between all masses in the universe
    Other sources of power (such as horses, rope or wire, gravity, pneumatics, and gas turbines) are possible.
  7. track
    a line or route along which something travels or moves
    A train is a connected series of vehicles for rail transport that move along a track (permanent way) to transport freight or passengers from one place to another.
  8. train
    educate for a future role or function
    A train is a connected series of vehicles for rail transport that move along a track (permanent way) to transport freight or passengers from one place to another.
  9. vehicle
    a conveyance that transports people or objects
    A train is a connected series of vehicles for rail transport that move along a track (permanent way) to transport freight or passengers from one place to another.
  10. additional
    further or extra
    Most modern trains are powered by diesel locomotives or by electricity supplied by overhead wires or additional rails, although historically (from the early 19th century to the mid-20th century) the steam locomotive was the dominant form of locomotive power.
  11. permanent
    continuing or enduring without marked change in status
    A train is a connected series of vehicles for rail transport that move along a track (permanent way) to transport freight or passengers from one place to another.
  12. motor
    machine that creates mechanical energy and imparts movement
    Propulsion for the train is provided by a separate locomotive, or from individual motors in self-propelled multiple units.
  13. century
    a period of 100 years
    Most modern trains are powered by diesel locomotives or by electricity supplied by overhead wires or additional rails, although historically (from the early 19th century to the mid-20th century) the steam locomotive was the dominant form of locomotive power.
  14. rope
    a strong line
    Other sources of power (such as horses, rope or wire, gravity, pneumatics, and gas turbines) are possible.
  15. separate
    standing apart; not attached to or supported by anything
    Propulsion for the train is provided by a separate locomotive, or from individual motors in self-propelled multiple units.
  16. provide
    give something useful or necessary to
    Propulsion for the train is provided by a separate locomotive, or from individual motors in self-propelled multiple units.
  17. connect
    fasten or put together two or more pieces
    A train is a connected series of vehicles for rail transport that move along a track (permanent way) to transport freight or passengers from one place to another.
  18. source
    the place where something begins
    Other sources of power (such as horses, rope or wire, gravity, pneumatics, and gas turbines) are possible.
  19. consist
    have its essential character
    The track usually consists of two rails, but might also be a monorail or maglev guideway.
  20. series
    similar things placed in order or one after another
    A train is a connected series of vehicles for rail transport that move along a track (permanent way) to transport freight or passengers from one place to another.
  21. modern
    ahead of the times
    Most modern trains are powered by diesel locomotives or by electricity supplied by overhead wires or additional rails, although historically (from the early 19th century to the mid-20th century) the steam locomotive was the dominant form of locomotive power.
  22. individual
    being or characteristic of a single thing or person
    Propulsion for the train is provided by a separate locomotive, or from individual motors in self-propelled multiple units.
  23. supply
    circulate or distribute or equip with
    Most modern trains are powered by diesel locomotives or by electricity supplied by overhead wires or additional rails, although historically (from the early 19th century to the mid-20th century) the steam locomotive was the dominant form of locomotive power.
Created on Tue Sep 28 12:04:17 EDT 2010

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