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noun • a small parachute or articulated flap to reduce the speed of an aircraft • a vehicular brake that operates by compressed air; especially for heavy vehicles | ||||||||
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noun • a gun that propels a projectile by compressed air | ||||||||
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noun • a gun that propels a projectile by compressed air | ||||||||
Mechanical Device That Operates By Compression Crossword Clue
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AIRBRAKE which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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AIRBRAKE
Updated: October 11, 2023
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| New York Times22 Feb 2001 | Down 38 | |
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