Meaning Of The Word Air brake

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What's The Definition Of Air brake?

air brake
countable noun: Air brakes are brakes which are used on heavy vehicles such as buses and trains and which are operated by means of compressed air.

air brake in American English
a brake operated by the action of compressed air on a piston
noun: a brake or system of brakes operated by compressed air

air brake in British English
noun: a brake operated by compressed air, esp in heavy vehicles and trains

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