Meaning of the word brakeman in English

What does brakeman mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

brakeman

US /ˈbreɪk.mən/
UK /ˈbreɪk.mən/

Noun

a person whose job is to operate the brakes on a train, especially in the past

Example:
The old brakeman recounted tales of the early days of the railroad.
He started his career as a brakeman before becoming a conductor.