"train pipe" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: train pipes [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} train pipe (plural train pipes)
  1. (rail transport) A brake pipe on a rail vehicle through which compressed air or vacuum is passed to operate the brakes throughout a train. Categories (topical): Rail transportation Synonyms: trainpipe
    Sense id: en-train_pipe-en-noun-NZtGATI1 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: rail-transport, railways, transport

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