antilock brake

English edit

Etymology edit

From antilock +‎ brake.

Noun edit

antilock brake (plural antilock brakes)

A brake fitted to modern road vehicles to prevent skidding and improve control by sensing and compensating for overbraking.
Synonym: ABS brake

Translations edit

brake that compensates for overbraking

Portuguese: freio ABS m

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