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Noun: power brake
  1. A brake on an automobile that magnifies a small force applied to the brake pedal into a proportionately larger force applied to slow or stop the vehicle
    "Modern cars are equipped with power brakes for improved safety"

Derived forms: power brakes

Type of: brake

Part of: automotive vehicle, motor vehicle

Encyclopedia: Power brake