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anti-lock

adjective

Meaning

  1. Preventing something from becoming stuck or jammed. Especially applies to anti-lock brakes, which are designed to continue rotating for better steering control while slowing the vehicle, rather than "locking" and causing the car to skid.

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  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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