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brakewoman

brakewoman

9.2
A woman who operates a train's brakes
  • noun
  • /ˈbreɪkˌwʊmən/
  • Archaic
translation icon : frenadora
  • The brakewoman ensured the train stopped safely.

Examples

  • Many brakewomen work on freight trains across the country.

  • As the brakewoman, she ensures the train stops safely by carefully operating the brake system.

  • As the first female brakewoman in the company, she inspired many others to join the railroad industry.

  • During emergencies, the brakewoman worked quickly to activate the safety mechanisms.

  • The brakewoman ensured the train stopped smoothly at every station.

  • The experienced brakewoman quickly responded to the emergency signal, bringing the train to a halt.

  • During her shift, the brakewoman monitored the brakes closely to prevent any potential issues during the journey.

Synonyms

brakeman
vsbrakewoman
  • Archaic
1 7.9

A person who operates the brakes on a train

includes maintaining as well as operating the system that stops trains
brake worker
vsbrakewoman
7.5

A train worker who operates and looks after the system that stops a train

is the female specific form rather than a gender neutral term

Surface Forms

brakewoman singular
brakewomen plural

Morphology

brakewoman = brake + woman (transparent) = brake + woman

The compound is a literal combination of 'brake' and 'woman' meaning a woman who operates or is responsible for brakes, which a B1 learner can infer.

Etymology

Brakewoman comes from the parts brake (a part that makes something 'stop') and woman. It follows the older job name brakeman, so it simply names a woman whose job is to operate a train's brakes.