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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 ask Ratko what team? No, Ratko, shut up. It's important to you because you were kept off the team for so long. And now you're the coach, and you want us to all wear that same uniform. Boom! Nailed it! Yes, you did. Now just arrest Ratko. (..)
2013 TvShow: Brooklyn Nine-Nine Title: Pilot Season: 1 Episode 1