air brake

noun

a brake or system of brakes operated by compressed air.
Aeronautics. a device for reducing the air speed of an aircraft by increasing its drag.
a device for stopping the sails of a windmill by disrupting the flow of air around them.

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Origin of air brake

An Americanism dating back to 1870–75

Words nearby air brake

air battery, air bed, air bell, air bladder, air blast, air brake, air brick, air bridge, air cargo, air carrier, air casing
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British Dictionary definitions for air brake

air brake

noun

a brake operated by compressed air, esp in heavy vehicles and trains
Also called: dive brake an articulated flap or small parachute for reducing the speed of an aircraft
a rotary fan or propeller connected to a shaft to reduce its speed
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