Meaning of the word "pneumatic brake" in English

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pneumatic brake

US /nuːˈmætɪk breɪk/
UK /njuːˈmætɪk breɪk/

Noun

a brake operated by air pressure, typically used on heavy vehicles such as trucks and trains

Example:
The truck driver applied the pneumatic brake to slow down the heavy load.
Modern trains are equipped with advanced pneumatic brake systems for safety.