airbrake

See also: air brake

English

Alternative forms

air brake

Etymology

air +‎ brake

Noun

airbrake (plural airbrakes)

A brake (slowing device) that is operated pneumatically (by air pressure).
The powerful airbrake of the truck quickly brought it to a stop.
A moving part of an aircraft wing to reduce lift and airspeed.

Translations

pneumatic brake

Finnish: paineilmajarru
Greek: αερόφρενο (el) n (aerófreno)

Irish: aerchoscán m

aircraft brake

Finnish: lentojarrut pl
Greek: αερόφρενο (el) n (aerófreno)

Irish: coscáin eitilte m pl

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