A Dictionary of science, literature, and art [electronic resource]: comprising the history, description, and scientific principles of every branch of human knowledge; with the derivation and definition of all the terms in general use (1844)
Brande, William Thomas, 1788-1866, Cauvin, Joseph · New York : Harper & brothers · leaf 490
FRICTION-WHEELS. Friction is one of the most effectual means of arrestingmotion. In some machines* especially wind-mills, cranes,&c, it is very important to havethe power of suddenly stoppingthe machine, or at least of con-trolling its motion. This is ef-fected by means of a strongbridle of…
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