Brake shoe — Brake Brake (br[=a]k), n. [OE. brake; cf. LG. brake an instrument for breaking flax, G. breche, fr. the root of E. break. See Break, v. t., and cf. {Breach}.] 1. An instrument or machine to break or bruise the woody part of flax or hemp so that… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
brake shoe — brake′ shoe n. 1) trs a rigid curved plate, usu. of steel coated with a friction producing material, tightened against the inside of a brake drum to produce a braking action 2) trs (on a bicycle) a metal block holding a rubber pad, pressed… … From formal English to slang
brake shoe — brake ,shoe noun count a curved metal part of a BRAKE in some vehicles that presses on the wheel to slow it down … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
brake shoe — ► NOUN ▪ a long curved block which presses on to a brake drum … English terms dictionary
brake shoe — ☆ brake shoe n. a block or plate curved to fit the shape of a wheel or drum and forced against it to act as a brake … English World dictionary
brake shoe — brake .shoe n one of the two curved parts that press against the wheel of a vehicle in order to make it go more slowly or stop … Dictionary of contemporary English
brake shoe — noun a restraint provided when the brake linings are moved hydraulically against the brake drum to retard the wheel s rotation • Syn: ↑shoe, ↑skid • Derivationally related forms: ↑skid (for: ↑skid) • Hypernyms: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
Brake shoe — In mechanical engineering, a brake shoe (or a shoe or a brake block) is the part of the brake that holds the brake pad as it moves against the inside lining of the brake drum, the running face of a train wheel or the plate (disc) of a disc brake… … Wikipedia
brake shoe — UK / US noun [countable] Word forms brake shoe : singular brake shoe plural brake shoes a curved metal part of a brake in some vehicles that presses on the wheel to slow it down … English dictionary
brake shoe grinder — A grinder used to grind brake shoe lining so that it will be square to and concentric with the brake drum … Dictionary of automotive terms
