foot brake

/fʊt breɪk/
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Other forms: foot brakes

Definitions of foot brake
  1. noun
    hydraulic brake operated by pressing on a foot pedal
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    type of:
    hydraulic brake, hydraulic brakes
    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
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