brake mechanism

  • 1brake shoe — noun a restraint provided when the brake linings are moved hydraulically against the brake drum to retard the wheel s rotation • Syn: ↑shoe, ↑skid • Derivationally related forms: ↑skid (for: ↑skid) • Hypernyms: ↑ …

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  • 2mechanism — mech|a|nis|m [ˈmekənızəm] n 1.) part of a machine or a set of parts that does a particular job ▪ the brake mechanism ▪ a clock mechanism 2.) a system that is intended to achieve something or deal with a problem mechanism for (doing) sth ▪… …

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  • 3mechanism — noun (C) 1 part of a machine that does a particular job: the brake mechanism 2 a system that is intended to achieve something or deal with a problem: mechanisms to stop the spread of nuclear weapons | The market system is an imperfect mechanism… …

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  • 4brake shoe — /ˈbreɪk ʃu/ (say brayk shooh) noun the part of a drum brake mechanism which fits into the brake drum and expands to apply the friction lining to the drum rim for stopping or slowing a motor vehicle, etc …

  • 5brake band — /ˈbreɪk bænd/ (say brayk band) noun a part of brake mechanism consisting of a flexible band which grips a drum when tightened …

  • 6Brake fluid — is a type of hydraulic fluid used in hydraulic brake applications in motorcycles, automobiles, light trucks, and some advanced bicycles. It is used to transfer force under pressure from where it is created through hydraulic lines to the braking… …

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  • 7Brake — (br[=a]k), n. [OE. brake; cf. LG. brake an instrument for breaking flax, G. breche, fr. the root of E. break. See Break, v. t., and cf. {Breach}.] 1. An instrument or machine to break or bruise the woody part of flax or hemp so that it may be… …

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  • 8Brake bar — Brake Brake (br[=a]k), n. [OE. brake; cf. LG. brake an instrument for breaking flax, G. breche, fr. the root of E. break. See Break, v. t., and cf. {Breach}.] 1. An instrument or machine to break or bruise the woody part of flax or hemp so that… …

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  • 9Brake beam — Brake Brake (br[=a]k), n. [OE. brake; cf. LG. brake an instrument for breaking flax, G. breche, fr. the root of E. break. See Break, v. t., and cf. {Breach}.] 1. An instrument or machine to break or bruise the woody part of flax or hemp so that… …

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  • 10Brake block — Brake Brake (br[=a]k), n. [OE. brake; cf. LG. brake an instrument for breaking flax, G. breche, fr. the root of E. break. See Break, v. t., and cf. {Breach}.] 1. An instrument or machine to break or bruise the woody part of flax or hemp so that… …

    The Collaborative International Dictionary of English