"train of thinking" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: trains of thinking [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|trains of thinking}} train of thinking (plural trains of thinking)
  1. Alternative form of train of thought Tags: alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: train of thought
    Sense id: en-train_of_thinking-en-noun-0r7F7nx7 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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