brake lining
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4.2
- noun
- /breɪk ˈlaɪnɪŋ/
- Specialized
:
forro de freno
- He learned how to check the thickness of the brake lining as part of his car maintenance routine.
- asbestos in brake lining
- metallic brake lining
Examples
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I stayed home to change the brake linings.
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Semi-metallic brake lining
Academic text (1995) -
PHOTO: Semi-metallic brake lining
Academic text (1995) -
The recall was necessary because their vehicle engine gaskets and brake linings contained asbestos.
Blog text (11) -
Burned-out brake linings.
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Someone informs you that this company... installs front seat mounting brackets... that never pass collision tests, brake linings that fail after a thousand miles... and fuel injectors that explode and burn people alive.
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The mechanic recommended replacing the brake lining to ensure the car stops effectively.
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After extensive use, the brake lining wore down, impacting the vehicle's braking performance.
Synonyms
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2.2
A layer of cloth sewn inside clothes for comfort or protection
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3.4
A material put inside something to protect it and keep it clean
Surface Forms
Morphology
The compound is directly compositional: 'brake' (device that stops motion) plus 'lining' (an inner layer) yields 'a layer inside the brake that contacts the drum to slow a vehicle.' Even though the provided 'lining' gloss is garment-specific, the general sense 'inner layer' is common and cross-linguistically transparent, so a B1 learner who knows both words can infer the meaning.
Etymology
Brake lining combines brake and lining in a clear, literal image: the lining is a thin pad attached to the brake that presses on a metal drum or disc and rubs as the wheel turns. That's why the term refers to the layer that makes the car 'slow or stop'.