Looking for the meaning of the word BRAKES in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of BRAKES with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Brake
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
late 18th century: of unknown origin
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
breɪk
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a device for slowing or stopping a moving vehicle, typically by applying pressure to the wheels
Short Definition:device for stopping vehicle
Examples:- he slammed on his brakes
- a brake pedal
Short Definition:
brake van
Word: Brake
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
breɪk
Dialects: British English
Definition:
make a moving vehicle slow down or stop by using a brake
Short Definition:slow vehicle with brake
Examples:- she had to brake hard to avoid a milk float
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