Air Brake (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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noun
  1. a brake or system of brakes operated by compressed air.
  2. a device for reducing the air speed of an aircraft by increasing its drag.
  3. a device for stopping the sails of a windmill by disrupting the flow of air around them.
noun
  1. a brake operated by compressed air, esp in heavy vehicles and trains
  2. an articulated flap or small parachute for reducing the speed of an aircraft
  3. a rotary fan or propeller connected to a shaft to reduce its speed
Air Brake (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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