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Examples:
exercises
to
tone
/
build
up your abs
2
abbreviation for anti-lock
braking
system
: a
brake
fitted
to some
road
vehicles
that
prevents
skidding (=
uncontrolled
sliding
) by
reducing
the
effects
of
stopping
suddenly
3
abbreviation for
American
Bureau
of
Shipping
: an
organization
that
sets
standards
for the
building
of
ships
and for
safety
in the
shipping
industry
:
Examples:
The ABS must
approve
every
stage
of a new vessel's life, from
design
to
sea
trials
.
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