drum brake

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Transcription

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

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

Definitions of drum brake words

noun drum brake a brake system in which a pair of brake shoes can be pressed against the inner surface of a shallow metal drum that is rigidly attached to a wheel. 1
noun drum brake a type of brake used on the wheels of vehicles, consisting of two pivoted shoes that rub against the inside walls of the brake drum when the brake is applied 0
noun drum brake A drum brake is a brake in which a brake shoe presses against a drum or a closed cylinder attached to a vehicle wheel. 0
noun drum brake A form of brake in which friction is applied by pads to the inner surface of a rotating cylinder (the brake drum) connected directly to a wheel. 0

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Origin of drum brake

First appearance:

before 1945

One of the 6% newest English words

First recorded in 1945-50

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Parts of speech for Drum brake

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drum brake popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 61% 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.

drum brake usage trend in Literature

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