Detrain

/ˈdi.tɹeɪn/

Scrabble:8 ptsWWF:9 pts7 letters
Definition of Detrain

verb

  1. To exit from a train; to disembark

    "If you plan to detrain at the next stop, please begin gathering your belongings."

  2. To remove a passenger or passengers from a train; to evacuate passengers from a train.

    "Following the accident passengers were detrained through the rear cab."

  3. (of an athlete) to reduce one's training, particularly during the offseason, in preparation for a cycle of retraining.
Anagrams of Detrain

2 words can be made by rearranging all the letters of "detrain":

Synonyms & Antonyms

ANTONYMS

Word Validity & Sources

SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024

Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.

About the Word "Detrain"

Detrain is a 7-letter word that scores 8 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends. The letters in "detrain" can be rearranged to form 2 other valid words.

Using "Detrain" in Word Games

When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "detrain" is a low-scoring word.