1. designed to prevent wheels from locking during braking
Usage: automotive

Examples

• The car’s antilock braking system prevented it from skidding on the wet road.
• Modern vehicles are equipped with antilock brakes as a standard safety feature.
• The antilock system automatically pumps the brakes to maintain steering control.
• She felt the antilock brakes engage when she stopped suddenly on the icy pavement.
• The mechanic explained how the antilock technology works during emergency braking.
• Antilock brakes help drivers maintain control while stopping on slippery surfaces.