training aid

American  

noun

1. a device, activity, or media product used to supplement other forms and methods of training.

   They used videos and roleplays as training aids.

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Etymology

Origin of training aid

First recorded in 1830–40

Example Sentences

Whips are used in all equestrian disciplines and when employed as a training aid should be utilised lightly to communicate with the horse.

From BBC • Jul. 25, 2024

It was a training aid called the SnowFlex air bag.

From Washington Post • Feb. 15, 2022

When a player used a training aid during competition, it was a caddie who called it to the attention of officials.

From Golf Digest • Mar. 27, 2017

He had a stick at his feet to double-check his setup, and he made several swings with an iron featuring a yellow swing plane training aid screwed to his grip.

From New York Times • Jul. 7, 2015

Because I need a training aid, and you were available.

From The Alembic Plot A Terran Empire novel by Wilson, Ann