Westinghouse brakeとは 意味・読み方・使い方

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Westinghouse brake (複数形 Westinghouse brakes)

1. (rail transport) A proprietary air brake designed for railway use by George Westinghouse.
   • 1961 March, "Balmore", “Driving and firing French steam locomotives”, in Trains Illustrated, page 146:

     The Westinghouse brake operation is interesting, but unusual if one happens to be used to Westinghouse working in this country. [...] The essence of the use of the Westinghouse brake is confidence and - for want of a better word - dash; the sooner the feeling stage is over the better for all concerned.