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brakegear

noun

Etymology

From brake + gear.

  1. derived from *garwijaną✻ — “to prepare”
  2. derived from gervi
  3. inherited from gere
  4. formed as brakegear — “brake + gear”

Definitions

  1. The mechanical parts of the braking system on locomotives and other rolling stock.

    • At the same time, the valves, pistons, motion and brakegear plus ancillary equipment is overhauled, putting the locomotive out of commission for about 26 to 30 days.

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