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anti-lock, a. and n. Chiefly Motoring.
Brit. |ˌantɪˈlɒk|, U.S. |ˌænˌtaɪˈlɑk|, |ˌæn(t)iˈlɑk|
[‹ anti- prefix1 + lock v.1 Compare slightly earlier anti-locking adj.]
A. adj. Designating or relating to a vehicle braking system designed to prevent the wheels from locking when the brakes are applied suddenly.
1963Times 8 Jan. 11/2 The Lockheed anti-lock braking system. 1971New Scientist 12 Aug. 358/1 The next big improvement..will be..the widespread availability..of antilock braking systems which drastically reduce the possibility of skidding or loss of control in wet, slippery and icy conditions. 1995Autocar 1 Mar. 52/4 All-round disc brakes with optional anti-lock hardware complete the transformation from workhorses to all-roader. 2003Backwoods Home Mag. Jan.–Feb. 75/1 If you have anti-lock brakes, brake normally and steer the way you want the car to go.
B. n. An anti-lock braking system or facility.
1968Times 16 Oct. (Motoring Suppl.) p. xiii/1 (headline) Anti-lock is moving in. 1985Telegraph & Argus (Bradford) 25 May 28/3 There is a control on the dashboard to disengage the anti-lock. 1995National (Canad. Bar Assoc.) Mar. (Autovision section) 14/1 Standard features of the 1500 include a driver's airbag, power steering, power brakes with rear antilock, engine block heater and more. 20014 × 4 Dec. 64/1 Brakes are discs all round, ventilated at the front, with anti-lock and electronic brake force distribution. |