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English-german dictionary. 2013.
English-german dictionary. 2013.
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airbrake — n. 1. 1 a small parachute or articulated flap to reduce the speed of an aircraft. Syn: dive brake [WordNet 1.5] 2. a vehicular brake that operates by compressed air; especially for heavy vehicles. Same as {air brake}. Syn: air brake [WordNet 1.5] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English