Brakemen: meaning, definitions and examples

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brakemen

 

[ หˆbreษชkหŒmษ›n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

railroad workers

Brakemen are railroad workers responsible for the braking of trains. They often work on freight trains and are crucial for ensuring safety by monitoring and controlling the brakes during transportation.

Synonyms

railroad worker, railworker, trainman.

Examples of usage

  • The brakemen communicated with the engineer to ensure a safe stop.
  • After training as a brakeman, he felt prepared for the challenges of the job.
  • Brakemen are essential during the loading and unloading process of freight trains.
  • In adverse weather conditions, brakemen must be particularly vigilant.

Translations

Translations of the word "brakemen" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น freios

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅเคฐเฅ‡เค•เคฎเฅ‡เคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Bremsen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pengendali rem

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะฐะปัŒะผั–ะฒะฝะธะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ hamulcowy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ–ใƒฌใƒผใ‚ญใƒžใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท conducteur de freins

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ frenador

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท fren operatรถrรผ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ธŒ๋ ˆ์ดํฌ๋งจ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฑุงู‚ุจ ุงู„ูุฑุงู…ู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ brzdฤ›nรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ brzdรกr

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅˆถๅŠจๅ‘˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zaviralec

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ bremstjรณri

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะพา›ั‚ะฐั‚ัƒ ะพะฟะตั€ะฐั‚ะพั€ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒ แƒ”แƒ™แƒ›แƒ”แƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ frenรงi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ frenador

Etymology

The term 'brakeman' originated in the early days of rail transportation. It combines the word 'brake,' which refers to the device used to slow or stop a vehicle, with 'man,' indicating a person who performs a specific job. The role of the brakeman became prominent in the 19th century when railroads expanded rapidly, necessitating the need for individuals to manage the braking systems on trains. As technology advanced, particularly with the introduction of air brakes, the role of brakemen evolved. However, the job remains a staple in railroad operations, reflecting the historical significance and ongoing importance of safety in train transportation.