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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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