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coach

Definition

  • noun: a person who teaches and trains an athlete or performer
  • noun: a large usually closed four-wheeled horse-drawn carriage having doors in the sides and an elevated seat in front for the driver
  • verb: to teach and train (an athlete or performer)
  • verb: to go in a coach
  • often used before another noun
  • synonyms: privatdocent, privatdozent, pullman

Examples

  • It was clear that the witness had been 'coached' by her lawyer on how to answer the questions.

  • He 'coaches' football and basketball. [=he coaches football and basketball teams]

  • In those days, people usually traveled long distances in 'coaches'.

Movie quotes

  • (..) you get the job, were celebrating after ok ahaa, and if i dont get the job... are we still going to smoke that pot? probably yes ahaa yeah, good talk coach alright buddy go get em and dont worry, ill do my very best to get this job that i so crave so you think you got what it takes? (..)
    2012 Ted