parabrake

/ˌpærəˈbræk/; /ˈpærəˌbreɪk/

Definitions

1. noun

A parachute or braking system used on an aircraft for landing or descent, especially a drogue parachute used to slow the aircraft before deploying the main parachute.

“The parabrake system was crucial for the safe landing of the space shuttle.”

Synonyms

  • braking system
  • parachute

Antonyms

  • accelerator