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anterior brake

[ænˈtɪriər breɪk]
nounpl: anterior brakes
travão dianteiro / freio dianteiro
1. The braking system located at the front wheel(s) of a vehicle, typically a bicycle, motorcycle, or car
The anterior brake on my bicycle provides most of the stopping power.
O travão dianteiro da minha bicicleta fornece a maior parte da força de travagem.
2. In dental and orthodontic contexts, a retaining device or mechanism applied to anterior teeth
The anterior brake was adjusted to prevent forward movement of the front teeth.
O freio anterior foi ajustado para evitar o movimento para frente dos dentes da frente.
Synonyms
front brakeforward brake
Antonyms
posterior brakerear brakeback brake

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
freio dianteiro
Most common term in Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
travão dianteiro
Standard term in European Portuguese
São Paulo
freio dianteiro
Preferred in automotive contexts
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