English Explanatory Dictionary

bandbrake

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A braking device consisting of a flexible band that tightens around a rotating drum to slow or stop motion by friction.

Pronunciation

/ˈbændˌbreɪk/

Word forms

bandbrake bandbrakes band brake

Etymology

From band + brake.

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