fernbrake

/ˈfɛrnˌbreɪk/

Definitions

1. noun

a type of cable or cord with a flexible metal wire running through it, used to brake or stop a mechanism such as a wheel or a gate

“The worker used a fernbrake to slow down the heavy gate before closing it.”

Synonyms

  • cable
  • cord

Antonyms

  • accelerator
  • throttle