Coach /(kōch; 224)/

1. A large, closed, four-wheeled carriage, having doors in the sides, and generally a front and back seat inside, each for two persons, and an elevated outside seat in front for the driver.
2. A special tutor who assists in preparing a student for examination. [Colloq.]

   Wareham was studying for India with a Wancester coach.

3. A cabin on the after part of the quarter-deck, usually occupied by the captain. (Naut.) [Obs.]

   The commanders came on board and the council sat in the coach.

4. A first-class passenger car, as distinguished from a drawing-room car, sleeping car, etc. It is sometimes loosely applied to any passenger car. (Railroad)
5. One who coaches; (sports)

imp. & p. p. Coached; p. pr. & vb. n. Coaching

1. To convey in a coach.
2. To prepare for public examination by private instruction; to train by special instruction. [Colloq.]

   I coached him before he got his scholarship.

1. To drive or to ride in a coach; -- sometimes used with [Colloq.]