Brakeman

(definition) by Webster 1913 Tue Dec 21 1999 at 22:13:49

Brake"man (?), n.; pl. Brakemen ().

1. Railroads

A man in charge of a brake or brakes.

2. Mining

The man in charge of the winding (or hoisting) engine for a mine.

 

© Webster 1913.

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