self-lapping
Of a valve, especially for brakes, maintaining the force of pressure selected by a controlOf a valve, especially for brakes, maintaining the force of pressure selected by a control.
Meaning
1 senses(not comparable)Of a valve, especially for brakes, maintaining the force of pressure selected by a control.
Origin
From self- + lapping.From self- + lapping.
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