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Meaning of brake block | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. One of two small blocks fitted to a brake caliper, which rub on the wheel rim when the brake is applied.
  2. A block fitted to locomotives or rolling stock, which rubs on the steel tyre of the wheel when the brake is applied.
  3. A block (perhaps wooden) used for braking a horse-drawn vehicle.

Examples

“There are two brake blocks per wheel of the locomotive, and each brake block⟳ is actuated by its own⟳ cylinder, which obviates rigging (except to the hand parking brake).”
“Braking is by non-metallic brake blocks throughout, two to each wheel.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

brake disc brake drum brake dust brake fade brake fluid brake gear

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