Word: brakeman
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: brake
man
Definition: A person employed to work the steam engine or other machinery that raises the coal from the mine.
Morphemes:
Affix: brake
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: An apparatus for testing the power of a steam engine or other motor by weighing the amount of friction that the motor will overcome; a friction brake.
Affix: -man
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Someone (possibly implied male) who is employed or holds a position in an area.