English Expression · Intermediate
sledge brake
An early type of track brake where a block or shoe was pressed against a rail
Pronunciation: say sledge brake
Meaning
An early type of track brake where a block or shoe was pressed against a rail.
Example
Furzebrook Railway (Dorset) wagon No. 28, with sledge brake, now preserved at the Narrow Gauge Railway Museum at Towyn Wharf Station
Furzebrook Railway (Dorset) wagon No. 28, with sledge brake, now preserved at the Narrow Gauge Railway Museum at Towyn Wharf Station
Practice tips
- Practice sledge brake out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.