'Brakemen' definitions:

Definition of 'Brakemen'

From: GCIDE

Brakeman \Brake"man\ (br[=a]k"man), n.; pl. Brakemen (br[=a]k"men). [1913 Webster]
1. (Railroads) A man in charge of a brake or brakes. [1913 Webster]
2. (Mining) The man in charge of the winding (or hoisting) engine for a mine. [1913 Webster]