deadman's brake
deadman's brake noun: a brake that normally operates under pressure, but engages fully when all pressure is released.
Noun
deadman's brake (plural deadman's brakes)
- A brake that normally operates under pressure, but engages fully when all pressure is released.
- Two rates of deadman's brake application are provided on the locomotive to suit the class of train being hauled. Selection is by the Braked/Unbraked changeover switch. This does not affect driver-controlled braking, but allows a slower rate of application of the deadman's brake when hauling...1960 February, “High-Voltage Electric Locomotive for British Railways”, in Railway Magazine, page 125
Forms of deadman's brake
| plural | deadman's brakes |
|---|---|
| alternative form | dead man's brake |
Questions about deadman's brake
- What does deadman's brake mean?
- Deadman's brake means a brake that normally operates under pressure, but engages fully when all pressure is released.
- What part of speech is deadman's brake?
- Deadman's brake is a noun.
- What is the plural of deadman's brake?
- The plural of deadman's brake is deadman's brakes.
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