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1coach
noun, often attributive \ˈkōch\
: a person who teaches and trains an athlete or performer
: a person who teaches and trains the members of a sports team and makes decisions about how the team plays during games
: a private teacher who gives someone lessons in a particular subject
Full Definition of COACH
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a : a large usually closed four-wheeled horse-drawn carriage having doors in the sides and an elevated seat in front for the driver b : a railroad passenger car intended primarily for day travel c : bus 1a d : trailer 3b e : a 2-door enclosed automobile f : a class of passenger air transportation at a lower fare than first class
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[from the concept that the tutor conveys the student through examinations] a : a private tutor b : one who instructs or trains <an acting coach>; especially : one who instructs players in the fundamentals of a sport and directs team strategy <a football coach>
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Origin of COACH
Middle English coche, from Middle French, from German Kutsche, from Hungarian kocsi (szekér), literally, wagon from Kocs, Hungary
First Known Use: 1556
Related to COACH
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- trainer
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2coach
verb
: to teach and train (an athlete or performer)
: to teach, train, and direct (a sports team)
: to teach (a student) privately rather than in a class
Full Definition of COACH
intransitive verb
1
: to go in a coach
2
: to instruct, direct, or prompt as a coach
transitive verb
1
: to train intensively (as by instruction and demonstration) <coach pupils>
2
: to act as coach of <coach tennis> <coach a team>
— coach·able \ˈkō-chə-bəl\ adjective
— coach·er noun
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First Known Use of COACH
1630
COACHING Defined for Kids
1coach
noun \ˈkōch\
Definition of COACH for Kids
1
: a large carriage that has four wheels and a raised seat outside in front for the driver and is drawn by horses
2
: a person who instructs or trains a performer or team
3
: a person who teaches students individually
4
: a railroad passenger car without berths
5
: the least expensive seats on an airplane or a train
2coach
verb
coachedcoach·ing
Definition of COACH for Kids
: to teach and train
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