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Noun: airbrake  'ehr,breyk
  1. A small parachute or articulated flap to reduce the speed of an aircraft
    - dive brake
     
  2. A vehicular brake that operates by compressed air; especially for heavy vehicles

Derived forms: airbrakes

Type of: constraint, power brake, restraint

Part of: automotive vehicle, motor vehicle

Encyclopedia: Airbrake

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