Meaning & use
Brake
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A device used to slow or stop a moving vehicle or mechanism, typically by friction.
See it in a sentence
She pressed the brake hard to avoid the deer crossing the road.
The mechanic replaced the worn brake pads on the front wheels.
A note on using this word
As a verb, 'brake' (to slow down) is a common homophone of 'break,' a frequent source of spelling confusion.
Words with a similar meaning
stopperrestraint
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Words with an opposite meaning
accelerator
Another way to use it
2. verb
To slow down or stop by applying a brake.
He braked suddenly to avoid the pothole.
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