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Words, grammatical forms and meanings linked to the ontology.

dead man's brake en · NOUN

Meanings

  1. A brake that normally operates under pressure, but engages fully when all pressure is released.

Forms

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dead man's brakes Number=Plur lexicographic
deadman's brake alternative lexicographic

Hypernyms

dead man's switch