dynamic brake

noun

A mechanism for performing dynamic braking.

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Meanings

noundynamic brake (plural dynamic brakes)

plural dynamic brakes

  1. rail transportA mechanism for performing dynamic braking.
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    The sloping topography of the site also allows regenerative braking to charge the batteries as the locomotives run downhill towards the exchange sidings. Around 80% of braking is done by the electric dynamic brake, rather than traditional tread brakes. However, all the hard work is done heading uphill with loaded flask trains.

    2023 December 27, Ben Jones, “Inside Sellafield... by rail”, in RAIL, number 999, page 22
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“dynamic brake.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/dynamic%20brake. Accessed November 4, 2026.

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