Station brake

A mechanical device for arresting or retarding the motion of a machine or vehicle by means of friction. To retard or stop motion by the application of a brake.

brake

Boat; General boating

The handle of the pump, by which it is worked.

brake

Automotive; Automobile

Device for slowing a car or component by converting mechanical energy to heat.

brake

Energy; Wind turbines

A disc brake which can be applied mechanically, electrically, or hydraulically to stop the rotor in emergencies.

World Joyland

Entertainment; Amusement parks

The world's first non-virtual World of Warcraft theme park completely modeled after Blizzard's virtual World of Warcraft and StarCraft. Nicknamed World Joyland, the amusement park ...

Shanghai Disneyland

Entertainment; Amusement parks

The first Disney resort in Mainland China which aims to become a family vacation destination that combines classic Disney characters and storytelling with the uniqueness and ...

fright

Entertainment; Amusement parks

a sensation of horror, often evoked by sudden unexpected occurrences

Wonderland

Entertainment; Amusement parks

An abandoned amusement park in Beijing, China, that would be the largest amusement park in the world were it open. In 1998 construction on the park was stopped due to financial ...

lateral g's, lateral forces, lateral gravity

Entertainment; Amusement parks

Forces experienced on a roller coaster that pull your body to the side of the car. The lateral forces are found in flat turns, and on some helix turns. The less banking in the ...