anti-lock

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English[edit]

Alternative forms[edit]

antilock

Etymology[edit]

From anti- +‎ lock.

Adjective[edit]

anti-lock (not comparable)

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.

Derived terms[edit]

antilock brake

Translations[edit]

preventing from becoming stuck or jammed

French: antiblocage (fr)
Portuguese: antitravamento, antitrava
Spanish: antibloqueo

Anagrams[edit]

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