brakeman

noun brake·man \ˈbrāk-mən\

Definition of BRAKEMAN

: a freight or passenger train crew member who inspects the train and assists the conductor

: the member of a bobsled team who operates the brake

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BRAKEMAN Defined for Kids

noun brake·man \ˈbrāk-mən\

plural brake·men \-mən\

: a crew member on a train who inspects the train and helps the conductor

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