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airbrake

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n.1.a small parachute or articulated flap to reduce the speed of an aircraft.
2.a vehicular brake that operates by compressed air; especially for heavy vehicles. Same as air brake.
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Noun1.airbrake - a small parachute or articulated flap to reduce the speed of an aircraft
dive brake
constraint, restraint - a device that retards something's motion; "the car did not have proper restraints fitted"
2.airbrake - a vehicular brake that operates by compressed air; especially for heavy vehicles
automotive vehicle, motor vehicle - a self-propelled wheeled vehicle that does not run on rails
power brake - a brake on an automobile that magnifies a small force applied to the brake pedal into a proportionately larger force applied to slow or stop the vehicle


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