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brakeman


brake·man

noun \ˈbrāk-mən\

Definition of BRAKEMAN

1
: a freight or passenger train crew member who inspects the train and assists the conductor
2
: the member of a bobsled team who operates the brake

First Known Use of BRAKEMAN

1833

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