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stopping brake

[/ˈstɒpɪŋ breɪk/]
nounpl: stopping brakes
freio de parada
1. A brake system designed to bring a vehicle to a complete stop from any speed
The stopping brake was tested to ensure it could safely halt the train in emergency situations.
O freio de parada foi testado para garantir que pudesse parar com segurança o trem em situações de emergência.
2. In aviation, a brake mechanism used to stop an aircraft during landing or on the ground
The pilot engaged the stopping brake as the aircraft touched down on the runway.
O piloto acionou o freio de parada quando a aeronave tocou a pista.
Synonyms
service brakemain brakefoot brake
Antonyms
acceleratorthrottle

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
freio de parada
Standard term used across Brazil
São Paulo
freio de parada
Common automotive terminology
Portugal
travão de paragem
Portuguese European variant

Related Idioms & Phrases

apply the stopping brake
engage the stopping brake
stopping brake failure
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