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Bowden

Noun

1. (Popular) A flexible, coiled wire typically used in bicycle and motorcycle brakes for transmitting force when brakes are applied.

Sample Sentence: The mechanic replaced the old Bowden cable on my bicycle with a new one for improved braking performance.

Noun

2. (Local) A surname of English origin, commonly found in the South West of England.

Sample Sentence: John Bowden, a well-known author, was born in Devon and is proud of his English heritage.

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