See Also: tongued(dictionary)
serpent-tongued(medicine)
split-tongued(medicine)
sharp-tongued(dictionary)
silver-tongued(dictionary)

trainer (iou) and tongued (iou)


trainer (iou)



trainer noun. L16.
[from TRAIN verb + -ER1.]
A person who trains or instructs a person or animal; an instructor; a person who trains athletes, footballers, racehorses, etc., as a profession. Also, a piece of equipment used for Training; an Exercise machine. L16.
Practical English Teaching A freelance teacher trainer and materials writer. Interview What's the difference between a dog trainer and a dog psychiatrist?
b. spec. An aircraft or simulator used to train pilots or Other aircrew. M20.
Hist. A member of a trainband, esp. when assembled for Training or drill; a militiaman. L16.
A soft running or Sports shoe without spikes or studs and usu. made of leather or canvas, worn for Training rather than the sport itself; a shoe of a similar or exaggerated style worn for leisure or as a Fashion item; a Training shoe. L20.
Listener The Intourist taxi driver in his Western trainers.

tongued (iou)



tongued adjective. LME.
[from TONGUE noun or verb: see -ED1, -ED2.]
Having a tongue or tongues (in various senses).
double-tongued, honey-tongued, long-tongued, sharp-tongued, etc. tongued and grooved fitted with a tongue-and-groove joint.