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Meanings of anti-lock in English

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A safety system which prevents the wheels on a motor vehicle from locking up while braking.

      Usage of anti-lock in English
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      This performance is comparable to a standard anti-lock braking system, the report read.
      News.com.au
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      Safety specification includes a reversing camera, parking sensors, four airbags and anti-lock brakes.
      The South African
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      It's also got anti-lock braking, an electric starter and LED lights.
      News.com.au
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      Things like anti-lock breaks and four-wheel drive means cars are much safer to drive.
      Reuters
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      A traditional anti-lock braking system would activate, but might fail to meaningfully slow the bike.
      Wired
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      I think they were actually taxi cab drivers who had anti-lock brakes installed on their cars.
      The new yorker
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      The Kellys have recently been targeted by online trolls who identify themselves as rogue anti-lock-out protesters.
      News.com.au
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      So if you improve road lighting or install anti-lock brakes, you drive faster and more recklessly.
      The new yorker
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      The device checks important features such as the engine system, anti-lock braking system and airconditioning among others.
      News.com.au
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      The S-Class in 1978 was the first car in the world to offer anti-lock brakes, for example.
      Reuters
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      Vehicle damage will be reduced and drivers will have the option of using anti-lock brakes and traction control.
      The Guardian
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      Look for a full slate of features, from anti-lock braking and traction control to air conditioning and leather.
      Wired
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      That's why you see lower premiums for safe driving records, and discounts for having things like anti-lock brakes.
      Wired
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      In recent years, stability control has made its way onto motorcycles, related to anti-lock braking and traction control systems.
      Wired
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      The maker says the problem is related to an electronic circuit board in the anti-lock braking system (ABS).
      News.com.au
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      Worldwide, it is the number one supplier of disk brakes and is the second largest supplier of anti-lock braking systems.
      The Irish Times
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