Definitions

1. noun

a person who is in charge of operating a brake in a steam locomotive, typically at the front of the train

“The brakehead was responsible for slowing down the train before it reached the station.”

2. noun

a device or mechanism that controls the braking system in a vehicle or machine

“The engineer checked the brakehead to ensure the brakes were functioning properly.”

3. noun

the front or leading part of a vehicle’s braking system

“The brakehead of the car was damaged in the accident.”