air brake
US /ˈer breɪk/
UK /ˈer breɪk/
1.
freno ad aria, freno pneumatico
a brake operated by compressed air, used especially on heavy vehicles such as trucks and trains
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The truck driver applied the air brake to slow down on the steep decline.
L'autista del camion ha azionato il freno ad aria per rallentare sulla ripida discesa.
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Trains rely on powerful air brakes for safe stopping.
I treni si affidano a potenti freni ad aria per una frenata sicura.