brake shoe meaning

UK /breɪk ʃuː/ US /breɪk ʃu/ 2 syllables

brake shoe (noun): a restraint provided when the brake linings are moved hydraulically against the brake drum to retard the wheel's rotation.

Definition of brake shoe

  1. a restraint provided when the brake linings are moved hydraulically against the brake drum to retard the wheel's rotation

    Synonyms: shoe, skid

    Type of: restraint

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How to pronounce brake shoe

brake shoe is pronounced /breɪk ʃuː/ in British English and /breɪk ʃu/ in American English. It has 2 syllables.

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