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air brake
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air brake
n.
1. A brake, especially on a motor vehicle, that is operated by compressed air.
2. A surface, such as an aileron, that can be projected into the airflow in order to decrease the air speed of an airplane by increasing drag; a spoiler.

air brake
Noun
a brake in heavy vehicles that is operated by compressed air


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* Typically, bins and hoppers are mounted on a wide flange beam chassis with truck axles, air brakes and signal lights for highway towing.
Other passengers said they welcomed the train's idleness at night, since it meant showering and dining without being tossed about - and not being kept awake by clanking metal, hissing air brakes and a lurching bunk.
Development work for electronic control system for air brakes was taken up during this period.
 
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