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posterior brake

[pɒˈstɪərɪər breɪk]
nounpl: posterior brakes
freio traseiro
1. A braking system located at the rear of a vehicle, bicycle, or motorcycle
The posterior brake on my bicycle needs adjustment.
O freio traseiro da minha bicicleta precisa de ajuste.
2. In aviation or nautical contexts, a braking device positioned toward the rear of an aircraft or vessel
The posterior brake system helps slow the aircraft during landing.
O sistema de freio traseiro ajuda a desacelerar a aeronave durante o pouso.
Synonyms
rear brakeback brakeaft brake
Antonyms
anterior brakefront brakeforward brake

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
freio traseiro
Standard term used across Brazil
Portugal
travão traseiro
Portuguese spelling variant using 'travão' instead of 'freio'
São Paulo
freio traseiro
Same as general Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

apply the posterior brake
engage the rear brake system
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