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

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        Brakeman meaning & definition 1 of Brakeman.

      • Mark Zuckerbergundefined
        Mark Zuckerberg
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        Brakeman in Bobsled. The person who sits at the back of the bob, whose role is to slow the bob down at certain stages throughout the course in order to stop the bob from crashing into the sidewalL They slow the bob down by using a harrow type brake. They also provide the initial impetus at the start before climbing into the bob.

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          Brakeman meaning & definition 2 of Brakeman.

        • Yespasmnundefined
          Yespasmn
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          a railroad employee responsible for a trains brakes

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            Brakeman meaning & definition 3 of Brakeman.

          • Jacobanadeundefined
            Jacobanade
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            A brakeman is a crew member on a railroad train who is responsible for assisting with braking a train by applying and maintaining brakes manually. This role is primarily obsolete now due to technological advancements in train systems. The term can also refer to an athlete in the sport of bobsledding, who is responsible for operating the brakes.

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              Brakeman meaning & definition 4 of Brakeman.

            • Little_Girlundefined
              Little_Girl
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              a man in charge of a brake or brakes

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