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hamulcowy

//xa.mulˈt͡sɔ.vɘ//
Polishadjnoun

Definitions

  1. 1.
    brake (device used to slow or stop the motion of a wheel, or of a vehicle, usually by friction (although other resistive forces, such as electromagnetic fields or aerodynamic drag, can also be used); also, the controls or apparatus used to engage such a mechanism such as the pedal in a car)
    • płóz hamulcowy

      stopblock

    • płyn hamulcowy

      brake fluid

    • klocek hamulcowy

      brake pad

  2. 2.
    brakeman (railroad employee responsible for a train's brakes, couplings, etc.)
  3. 3.
    brakeman (person who pulls the brake lever in the sport of bobsleigh)
  4. 4.
    person who obstructs or prevents the course of something

Synonyms & related words

Synonyms
  • hamulczy

Etymology

From hamulec + -owy.

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