Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

brakegear

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: brakegear
IPA

16

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

1

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

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

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"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."

Etymology

From brake + gear.

Usage

Uncountable

Inflected Forms

brake gear (alternative)

Questions

What does brakegear mean?: The mechanical parts of the braking system on locomotives and other rolling stock.
Where does brakegear come from?: From brake + gear.

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