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noun
An element of a drum brake into which the friction-producing brake lining is attached.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: engineering, mechanical, mechanical-engineering, natural-sciences, physical-sciences
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noun
A hard friction-producing element which is pressed against the tread of a wheel to provide braking.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: rail-transport, railways, transport
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noun
A brake lining unit in a coaster brake on a bike.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: cycling, hobbies, lifestyle, sports
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noun
a restraint provided when the brake linings are moved hydraulically against the brake drum to retard the wheel's rotation
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: shoe, skid
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: restraint, constraint
History
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Across languages
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