Brakepipe

Noun

Word Frequency: 0.0

Definitions

1.NounA 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.

Synonyms

brake pipe trainpipe blastpipe blast pipe brake pipe playpipe puff pipe jet pipe petticoat pipe pressure gauge jetpipe

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