Prony brakes

A form of Prony brake — A device to measure the torque produced by an engine, essentially by wrapping a cord or belt around the output shaft and measuring the force transferred to the belt through friction.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of Prony brake
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Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Prony brakes,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Prony%20brakes.

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