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anti-lock Definition

anti-lock (an′tē läk′, -tī-)

adjective

designating or of an automotive braking system that prevents the wheels from locking during a sudden stop

anti-lock Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • brake: The group compared automobiles equipped with anti-lock brakes with the same models produced in the previous year that didn't have them.
  • system: There are products around claiming to be Anti-Lock brake systems which neither detect wheel speed, nor reduce brake pressure under lock-up conditions.
  • break: Certain states will give you discounts for anti-lock breaks.