abs

¹

[ abz ]

plural noun

, Informal.

1. abdominal muscles.

ABS

²

1. antilock braking system.

abs-

³

1. variant of ab-:

   absent; abscond.

abs.

⁴

abbreviation for

1. absent.
2. absolute.
3. abstract.

A.B.S.

⁵

abbreviation for

1. American Bible Society.
2. American Bureau of Shipping.

ABS

¹

abbreviation for

1. acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene: any of a range of tough copolymers used esp for making moulded articles

abs

²

/ æbz /

plural noun

1. informal.
   abdominal muscles

Word History and Origins

Origin of abs¹

An Americanism dating back to 1980–85; by shortening

Example Sentences

The also have technology that prevents wheels from locking when the train is moving – which Rob describes as “a bit like ABS on a car”.

From BBC

And much like the slow integration of the pitch clock, until the ABS is foolproof, it won’t be promoted to the big leagues.

From Los Angeles Times

The ABS currently calls strikes solely based on where the ball crosses the midpoint of the plate, 8.5 inches from the front and the back.

From Seattle Times

“We at ABS have a sample codicil that can easily be added to your will that could assist in your planning along with consulting your estate professional.”

From Seattle Times

Hyundai said the ABS module may leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrical short.

From Reuters