Anti-lock

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Preventing something from becoming stuck or jammed. not-comparable

    "Anti-lock brakes are designed to continue rotating for better steering control while slowing the vehicle, rather than locking and causing the car to skid."

Example

More examples

"Anti-lock brakes are designed to continue rotating for better steering control while slowing the vehicle, rather than locking and causing the car to skid."

Etymology

From anti- + lock.

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