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hydraulic brake
noun
brake system in which a brake pedal moves a piston in the master cylinder; brake fluid then applies great force to the brake pads or shoes
Syn: ↑hydraulic brakes
Hypernyms: ↑brake system, ↑brakes
Hyponyms: ↑disk brake, ↑disc brake, ↑drum brake, ↑foot brake
Part Meronyms: ↑brake cylinder, ↑hydraulic brake cylinder, ↑master cylinder, ↑brake pedal

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noun
: a brake (as for a motor vehicle) in which the braking force is applied through a mechanism operated like a small hydraulic press

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a brake operated by fluid pressures in cylinders and connecting tubular lines.
[1870-75]

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hydraulic brake noun
A brake in which the force is transmitted by means of a compressed fluid
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Main Entry:hydraulic

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hydraulic brake,
a brake in which fluid under pressure operates the mechanical parts.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.