Associations to the word «Airbrake»
Wiktionary
AIRBRAKE, noun. A brake (slowing device) that is operated pneumatically (by air pressure).
AIRBRAKE, noun. A moving part of an aircraft wing to reduce lift and airspeed.
Dictionary definition
AIRBRAKE, noun. A small parachute or articulated flap to reduce the speed of an aircraft.
AIRBRAKE, noun. A vehicular brake that operates by compressed air; especially for heavy vehicles.
Wise words
Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary
meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the
truants in custody and bring them back to their right
senses.