Anti-lock Definition

antēläk, antīläk
antilock
adjective
Designating or of an automotive braking system that prevents the wheels from locking during a sudden stop.
Webster's New World

Alternative spelling of anti-lock.

Wiktionary

Preventing from becoming stuck or jammed (i.e. locked). Especially applies to anti-lock brakes which are designed to continue rotating for better steering control while slowing the vehicle, rather than "locking" and causing the car to skid.

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Origin of Anti-lock

  • anti- + lock

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