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forward brake

[/ˈfɔːrwərd breɪk/]
nounpl: forward brakes
freio dianteiro
1. A braking system located at the front of a vehicle or bicycle that applies stopping force to the front wheel(s)
The bicycle's forward brake is more effective when descending steep hills.
O freio dianteiro da bicicleta é mais eficaz ao descer ladeiras íngremes.
2. In maritime or aviation contexts, a braking mechanism that opposes forward motion
The pilot engaged the forward brake to slow the aircraft's descent.
O piloto acionou o freio dianteiro para desacelerar a descida da aeronave.
Synonyms
front brakeforward stopping mechanism
Antonyms
rear brakeback brake

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
freio dianteiro
Standard term used across Brazil
Portugal
travão dianteiro
Portuguese European variant using 'travão' instead of 'freio'
São Paulo
freio da frente
Colloquial alternative in casual speech

Related Idioms & Phrases

hit the brakes
brake hard
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