I beg to disagree on one point. "Glad hand" is a generally understood and commonly used synonym for "air brake hose coupling", which is the defined name per the Cyc.
Jack,
I agree, glad hand is synonymous with the coupling and I apologize for my own misuse of the term in relation to the angle cock handle.
Three railroaders and two truck drivers have light heartedly scolded me tonight, and I accept their corrections as well as yours.
Regards,
Guy Wilber Reno, Nevada
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