brakepipe en · NOUN
Etymology
From brake + pipe.
Meanings
- A continuous pipe or hose filled with high-pressure air and running the length of a train, used to recharge the train's brake reservoirs with compressed air and to control the train's air brakes through changes in its internal air pressure.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| brake pipe | alternative | lexicographic | |
| brakepipes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |