brake van
brake van · brake vans
A railway vehicle used to brake a train, usually placed at the end of the trainA 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.
Meaning
1 senses(UK, dated)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.
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