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ALL meanings of coaster brake

coast·er brake
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  • noun coaster brake a brake on a bicycle that engages when the pedals are turned in reverse 3
  • noun coaster brake a brake in the hub of the rear wheel of a bicycle, operated by reversing the pressure on the pedals: it also releases the wheel from the driving mechanism to permit free coasting 3
  • noun coaster brake a brake on the hub of the rear wheel of freewheel bicycles, operated by back pressure on the pedals. 1
  • noun coaster brake A special rear hub for a bicycle that functions as a brake when the user pedals backwards, and which allows the bicycle to roll without forcing the pedals to turn. 0
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