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drum brake

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A form of brake in which friction is applied by pads to the inner surface of a rotating cylinder (the brake drum) connected directly to a wheel

Equivalents

4 more languages
Suomirumpujarru
Bahasa Indonesiarem tromol
Nederlandstrommelrem
Svenskatrumbroms

CEFR level

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

drum cadence drum fill drum head drum horse drum kit drum machine

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