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hydraulic brakes

hydraulic brakes

3.2
A brake system that uses fluid pressure to move pads and stop a vehicle
  • noun
  • /haɪˈdrɔlɪk breɪks/
  • Specialized
translation icon : frenos hidráulicos
  • The car is equipped with hydraulic brakes.

Examples

  • A leak in the hydraulic brakes can cause the braking system to fail.

  • Most modern cars are equipped with hydraulic brakes for efficient and reliable stopping power.

  • The mechanic explained how hydraulic brakes use fluid to transfer force from the pedal to the wheels.

  • Did you know that hydraulic brakes are more effective than mechanical ones?

  • The mechanic explained that the car uses hydraulic brakes for effective stopping power.

  • Many modern vehicles are equipped with hydraulic brakes to enhance safety and performance.

  • After experiencing brake failure, she learned that hydraulic brakes require regular maintenance to function properly.

Synonyms

hydraulic brake
vshydraulic brakes
  • Specialized
4.1

A system that uses liquid pressure to push pads and stop a vehicle

is the same term but uses plural form instead of singular

How Strong

hydraulic brakes
  • Specialized
3.2
disk brake
  • Specialized
3 3.2
coaster brake
  • Specialized
1 4.1

Surface Forms

hydraulic brakes singular
hydraulic brakes plural

Morphology

hydraulic + brakes

The meaning 'a brake system using liquid pressure' is directly derivable from combining 'hydraulic' (pertaining to pressure of liquids) with 'brakes' (devices that slow a vehicle). Although slightly technical, the noun–noun composition follows a transparent, compositional pattern that a learner who knows both constituents can readily understand.

Etymology

Hydraulic brakes get their name from the word hydraulic, which means 'liquid', and from brakes, which 'stop' the wheels. Like squeezing a tube of toothpaste, pressing one end makes the liquid push at the other end, so these brakes use liquid pressure to push parts that make the wheels 'stop'.