Definition of "trade school" []

• A secondary school that offers instruction in skilled trades; a vocational school. (noun)

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• "Alabama, to train young black men as catechists and teachers; and St. Joseph's Industrial School at Clayton, Delaware, an agricultural and trade school for black youth."
• "St. Vincent's Home for Friendless Boys; two seaside recreation places for children and a trade school farm for orphans."