disc brake
noun
Definition of disc brake
: a brake that operates by the action of a frictional material pressed against the sides of a rotating disc by a caliper
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1865
First Known Use of disc brake
1865
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disc brake
noun
Definition of disc brake for English Language Learners
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: a brake that works by two plates pressing against the sides of a disc that is connected to the center of a wheel
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