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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
n
1. (Engineering / Mechanical Engineering) a brake operated by compressed air, esp in heavy vehicles and trains
2. (Engineering / Aeronautics) Also called dive brake an articulated flap or small parachute for reducing the speed of an aircraft
3. (Engineering / Mechanical Engineering) a rotary fan or propeller connected to a shaft to reduce its speed
Translations
air brake n (Aut) → freno pneumatico


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