English Explanatory Dictionary

brake van

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A railway vehicle used to brake a (goods) train, usually placed at the end of the train. These were essential before continuous train braking became universal.

Word forms

brake van brake vans brakevan

Related words

caboose guard's van
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