brake drum

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [breyk druhm]
- /breɪk drʌm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [breyk druhm]
- /breɪk drʌm/

Definitions of brake drum words

noun brake drum the cast-iron drum attached to the hub of a wheel of a motor vehicle fitted with drum brakes 3
noun brake drum a heavy metal covering fitted over an automotive brake assembly and fastened to the axle: used in a braking system (drum brakes) in which internal brake shoes are pushed outward to contact the spinning drum from the inside 3
noun brake drum any rim that rotates rapidly in a braking assembly 3
noun brake drum A brake drum is a closed cylinder attached to a vehicle wheel, against which a brake shoe presses to make the vehicle go slower or stop. 3
noun brake drum a narrow metal cylinder, fixed to a rotating shaft or wheel, against which brake shoes or brake bands act. 1
noun brake drum A hollow metal cylinder, attached to a wheel of a vehicle, to which pressure is applied when braking. 0

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Origin of brake drum

First appearance:

before 1895

One of the 18% newest English words

First recorded in 1895-1900

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Parts of speech for Brake drum

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brake drum popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 53% 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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