brake (verb)
1brake — I. /breɪk / (say brayk) noun 1. any mechanical device for arresting the motion of a wheel, a motor, or a vehicle, chiefly by means of friction or pressure. 2. (plural) the drums, shoes, tubes, levers, etc., making up the brake system. 3. a tool… …
2brake — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun ADJECTIVE ▪ defective, faulty ▪ front, rear ▪ emergency (AmE), foot (usually footbrake), hand …
3brake — ► NOUN ▪ a device for slowing or stopping a moving vehicle. ► VERB ▪ slow or stop a vehicle with a brake. ORIGIN of unknown origin …
4brake — I. archaic past of break II. noun Etymology: Middle English, fern, probably back formation from braken bracken Date: 14th century the common bracken fern (Pteridium aquilinum) III. noun Etymology: Middle English, from Middle Low German; akin to… …
5brake — 1. noun /bɹeɪk/ a) A device used to slow or stop a vehicle, by friction; often installed on the wheels, then often in the plural. A barking sound the Shepherd hears …
6brake — I UK [breɪk] / US noun [countable] Word forms brake : singular brake plural brakes * 1) [usually plural] the equipment in a car, bicycle, or other vehicle that you use for slowing down or stopping The brakes failed and the car crashed into a tree …
7brake — brake1 [ breık ] noun count * 1. ) usually plural the equipment in a car, bicycle, or other vehicle that you use for slowing down or stopping: The brakes failed and the car crashed into a tree. We heard a screech of brakes as Jill s car pulled up …
8brake — 1 noun (C) 1 a piece of equipment that makes a vehicle go more slowly or stop, usually operated by pressing on a bar with your foot or hand: Remember to test your brakes regularly: put/slam on the brakes also apply the brakes formal: Moira… …
9brake — brake1 noun a device for slowing or stopping a moving vehicle, typically by applying pressure to the wheels. verb slow or stop a moving vehicle using a brake. Origin C18: of unknown origin. brake2 noun historical an open horse drawn carriage with …
10brake — [[t]bre͟ɪk[/t]] brakes, braking, braked 1) N COUNT Brakes are devices in a vehicle that make it go slower or stop. The brakes began locking... A seagull swooped down in front of her car, causing her to slam on the brakes. 2) VERB When a vehicle… …
