English Explanatory Dictionary

deadman's brake

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A brake that normally operates under pressure, but engages fully when all pressure is released.

Word forms

deadman's brake deadman's brakes dead man's brake

Related words

dead man's switch
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