n. A brake (slowing device) that is operated pneumatically (by air pressure).
n. A moving part of an aircraft wing to reduce lift and airspeed.
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
n. a small parachute or articulated flap to reduce the speed of an aircraft.
n. a vehicular brake that operates by compressed air; especially for heavy vehicles. Same as air brake.
n. an atomizer to spray by means of compressed air.
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n. a vehicular brake that operates by compressed air; especially for heavy vehicles
n. a small parachute or articulated flap to reduce the speed of an aircraft
Word Usage
"Now that I have a garage I can get to work installing that and also doing the fender/mudflap/airbrake eliminator, the aluminum footpegs, the clear taillight, and finally removing the big catfish lower lip from under the nose of the bike."