antilock
/ˈæntiˌlɑk/
adjective
- Describing a braking system that prevents the wheels from locking up (stopping turning) during hard braking, helping the driver keep control of the vehicle.
- Many modern motorcycles come with antilock brakes as a standard safety feature.
- My new car has an antilock braking system that helps me stop safely on wet roads.
- The mechanic explained how antilock brakes work by rapidly pulsing the brake pressure.