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Sound
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noun
A braking device consisting of a flexible band that tightens around a rotating drum to slow or stop motion by friction.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: automotive, engineering, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, transport, vehicles
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
History
From band + brake.
