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brakeman

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brake·man  (brkmn)
n.
One who operates, inspects, or repairs brakes, especially a railroad employee who assists the conductor and checks on the operation of a train's brakes.
brakeman [ˈbreɪkmən]
n pl -men
1. (Transport / Railways) US and Canadian a crew member of a goods or passenger train. His duties include controlling auxiliary braking power and inspecting the train
2. (Team Sports, other than specified) the man at the back of a two- or four-man bobsleigh, who operates the brake
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.brakeman - a railroad employee responsible for a train's brakes
railroad man, railroader, railway man, railwayman, trainman - an employee of a railroad


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Maybe he came in on a freight, but the brakeman hadn't seen him.
My Antonia by Cather, Willa View in context
Every third man wears a uniform, and whether he be a marshal of the empire or a brakeman, he is ready and perfectly willing to answer all your questions with tireless politeness, ready to tell you which car to take, yea, and ready to go and put you into it to make sure that you shall not go astray.
The Innocents Abroad by Twain, Mark View in context
Upon the top of the car was a brakeman, who shook his fist and swore; Jurgis waved his hand derisively, and started across the country.
The Jungle by Sinclair, Upton View in context
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