Phrase guide

coaster brake

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A special rear hub for a bicycle that functions as a brake when the user pedals backwards, and which allows the bicycle to roll without forcing the pedals to turn.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: back pedal brake, foot brake

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: drum brake

2

noun

Meaning 2

a brake on a bicycle that engages with reverse pressure on the pedals

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: brake

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Dutch: terugtraprem — brake integrated in bicycle rear hub
  • Dutch: achteruittraprem — brake integrated in bicycle rear hub
  • Finnish: napajarru — brake integrated in bicycle rear hub
  • Finnish: jalkajarru — brake integrated in bicycle rear hub
  • French: frein à rétropédalage — brake integrated in bicycle rear hub
  • German: Rücktrittbremse — brake integrated in bicycle rear hub