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antilock brakes

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˌæntilɒkˈbreɪks/

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WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026
an′ti•lock brake′  (an′tē lok′, an′tī-),USA pronunciation 
  1. Automotivea brake equipped with a computer-controlled device that prevents the wheel from locking.
  • 1985–1990

Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::
antilock brake / ˈæntɪˌlɒk/
  1. a brake fitted to some road vehicles that prevents skidding and improves control by sensing and compensating for overbraking
    Also called: ABS brake

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