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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

brakemen

/brækəmən/ noun · British & US
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What does brakemen mean?

noun

A person who operates the brakes on a railway train, especially one who is responsible for applying the brakes to prevent the train from running away. A person who is responsible for controlling the speed of a train by operating the brakes.

Example

"The brakemen worked together to slow the train down before it reached the station."

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