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end brake

[/end breɪk/]
nounpl: end brakes
travão de extremidade
1. A braking system or mechanism located at the end of a vehicle, typically referring to rear brakes or brakes at the terminal end of a rail line or conveyor system
The train's end brake was engaged to prevent it from rolling down the incline.
O travão de extremidade do comboio foi acionado para evitar que descesse pela inclinação.
2. In railway terminology, a brake system applied at the end of a train or tram
The end brake on the last carriage failed during the emergency stop.
O travão de extremidade no último vagão falhou durante a paragem de emergência.
Synonyms
rear braketerminal brakeend-of-line brake
Antonyms
front brakeprimary brake

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
freio de extremidade
commonly used in railway and transportation contexts
São Paulo
travão de ponta
alternative technical term
Portugal
travão de extremidade
standard technical terminology in Portuguese railways
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