Anti-lock
adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 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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