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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • noun A brake and clutch on the rear wheel and drive mechanism of a bicycle operated through reverse pressure on the pedals.

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  • noun a brake on a bicycle that engages with reverse pressure on the pedals

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