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4 letters · New York Times · Sunday, September 20, 2009 · 36-Across
Appeared in 2 New York Times Crosswords between March 1998 and September 2009.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · September 20, 2009 · 36-Across · 4 letters
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a restraint provided when the brake linings are moved hydraulically against the brake drum to retard the wheel's rotation
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