Unbraked
adj, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 simple past and past participle of unbrake form-of, participle, past
- 1 Not fitted with brakes. not-comparable
"A "passenger/goods" cock is provided in each cab, by which, when placed in the "goods" position, the normal proportional brake application is slowed down. This is for use when hauling an unbraked or partially braked train, and prevents the unbraked stock from running into the locomotive or braked portion of the train with violence."
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More examples"A "passenger/goods" cock is provided in each cab, by which, when placed in the "goods" position, the normal proportional brake application is slowed down. This is for use when hauling an unbraked or partially braked train, and prevents the unbraked stock from running into the locomotive or braked portion of the train with violence."
Etymology
From un- + braked.
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