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Definition of airbrake

airbrake

/ˈɛərˌbreɪk/
air · brake
Plural:airbrakes
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airbrake Lexical Profile

airbrake Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A movable surface or flap on an aircraft or high-speed vehicle that can be extended into the airflow to increase aerodynamic drag and reduce speed.

Example

"The pilot deployed the airbrake during the steep descent to keep the jet within a safe approach speed."

2

A braking system on a train, bus, or heavy truck that is operated by compressed air.

Example

"A loud hiss echoed through the station as the freight train released its airbrakes."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Airbrake. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/airbrake
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