Brakeman
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The man in charge of the winding (or hoisting) engine for
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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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a railroad employee responsible for a trains brakes
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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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a man in charge of a brake or brakes
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