antilock

American  

[an-tee-lok, an-tahy-] / ˌæn tiˈlɒk, ˌæn taɪ- /

Or anti-lock

adjective

1. noting or pertaining to a type of motor vehicle braking system that electronically monitors and controls each of the wheels during braking to keep them from locking, as in

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antilock

By the turn of the century, such devices were ubiquitous, joining airbags and antilock breaks as standard safety features.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 15, 2026

The recalls all involve the antilock braking system modules or hydraulic electronic control units made by the equipment supplier Mando.

From Seattle Times ● Nov. 20, 2023

The antilock brake warning light could come on, and they could smell something burning or melting, or see smoke coming from the engine compartment.

From Washington Times ● Feb. 8, 2022

Li pointed out that even antilock brakes could be considered a form of vehicle intelligence.

From Slate ● Sep. 8, 2015

Hazel did not mind, though; she had lived many years with this old car, she remembered all the dents, and she had no use for gleaming new station wagons—even if they did have antilock brakes.

From "Breadcrumbs" by Anne Ursu

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