brake
7 ENTRIES FOUND:
plural
brakes
plural
brakes
Britannica Dictionary definition of BRAKE
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1
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a device for slowing or stopping something (such as a wheel or vehicle)
— often plural
— often used before another noun
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see picture at bicycle;
see also disc brake, emergency brake, hand brake, parking brake
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She released the brake slowly.
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Take your foot off the brake.
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The car will need new brakes soon.
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He slammed/jammed on the brakes [=he applied the brakes very quickly] to avoid hitting the other car.
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brake shoes/fluid
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Take your foot off the brake pedal.
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I didn't notice that the car in front of me had its brake lights on.
2
:
something used to slow or stop movement or activity
— usually + on
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They plan to use interest rates as a brake on spending. [=as a way to slow down spending]
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trying to put the brakes on crime
brakes;
braked;
braking
brakes;
braked;
braking
Britannica Dictionary definition of BRAKE
[no object]
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to use the brake on a vehicle
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I had to brake suddenly when a cat ran in front of the car.
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This car has excellent braking. [=it stops quickly and easily when the brakes are used]
