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brake band

brake band

7.8
A strong flexible strip tightened around a drum or shaft to slow its turning
  • noun
  • /breɪk bænd/
  • Specialized
translation icon : banda de freno
  • The technician replaced the worn brake band in the transmission system.

Examples

  • Proper adjustment of the brake band ensures safe operation of the elevator.

  • If the brake band is too loose, the machine won't stop properly.

  • The brake band needs to be replaced soon.

  • Have you checked the brake bands on your car?

  • If the brake band is too loose, the machine won't stop properly.

  • Proper adjustment of the brake band ensures safe operation of the elevator.

  • The technician replaced the worn brake band in the transmission system.

Surface Forms

brake band singular
brake bands plural

Morphology

brake + band

The term combines 'brake' (a device for stopping motion) and 'band' (a loop or strip) in a straightforward noun+noun compound, so its meaning as a looped strip used to brake or slow rotation is directly inferable. Although somewhat technical, the composition follows common English compounding patterns and similar constructions occur in other languages, making it understandable to a B1 learner who knows both constituents.

Etymology

Brake band: The noun brake band names a strong, flexible band that is wrapped and tightened around a drum or shaft to brake its turning. This picture of a strap squeezing a wheel helps you see why the word refers to a part that makes a machine 'slow down' or 'stop'.