air brake

A·ïr brake

A a

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [ah-eer breyk]
- /ˈɑ ɪər breɪk/
- /eə(r) breɪk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ah-eer breyk]
- /ˈɑ ɪər breɪk/

Definitions of air brake words

countable noun air brake Air brakes are brakes which are used on heavy vehicles such as buses and trains and which are operated by means of compressed air. 3
noun air brake a brake operated by compressed air, esp in heavy vehicles and trains 3
noun air brake an articulated flap or small parachute for reducing the speed of an aircraft 3
noun air brake a rotary fan or propeller connected to a shaft to reduce its speed 3
noun air brake a brake operated by the action of compressed air on a piston 3
noun air brake speed brake 3

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Origin of air brake

First appearance:

before 1870

One of the 26% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1870-75

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Parts of speech for Air brake

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air brake popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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