brake block English

Meaning brake block meaning

What does brake block mean?

brake block noun

— (on a bicycle) One of two small blocks fitted to a brake caliper, which rub on the wheel rim when the brake is applied.

— (rail) A block fitted to locomotives or rolling stock, which rubs on the steel tyre of the wheel when the brake is applied.

— A block (perhaps wooden) used for braking a horse-drawn vehicle.

Synonyms brake block synonyms

What other words have the same or similar meaning as brake block?

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