power brake
1
3.5
- noun
- /ˈpaʊər breɪk/
- Specialized
:
freno de potencia
- With power brakes, driving becomes safer as the driver can apply the brakes with less force.
- power brakes and steering
Examples
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GSA cars have all the amenities like automatic transmission, AC, cruise control, power steering, power brakes, and power windows, AM/FM/MP3/CD radios.
Blog text (13) -
Lacking both power steering and power brakes, the machine "handles like a Mack truck," but these weak points are outweighed by the excitement it stirs in onlookers.
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The car's power brake system made it easy to stop quickly without much effort.
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Many modern vehicles come standard with power brakes, improving overall driving comfort.
How Assisted
- Specialized
1
3.5
- Specialized
15
8.5
Surface Forms
Morphology
The noun is a straightforward modifier–head compound: 'power' (energy/assistance) modifies 'brake' (a stopping device), so the meaning of a brake that is powered or power-assisted is directly inferable from the parts. This compositional pattern is common and cross-linguistically transparent, so a B1 learner who knows both words should understand the MWE.
Etymology
Power brake comes from the idea that power adds extra force to the brake: imagine you press the brake pedal and the car gives a strong helping push so you do not need as much effort. So the term refers to a brake system that 'makes stopping easier and stronger'.