brakes
|brakes|
/breɪks/
(brake)
slowing down
Etymology
'brake' originates from Middle Dutch, specifically the word 'brake,' where it meant 'a device for crushing flax or hemp.'
'brake' changed from the Middle Dutch word 'brake' and eventually became the modern English word 'brake.'
Initially, it meant 'a device for crushing flax or hemp,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a device for slowing or stopping a vehicle.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a device for slowing or stopping a moving vehicle, typically by applying pressure to the wheels.
The car's brakes failed, causing an accident.
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Verb 1
to make a moving vehicle slow down or stop by using a brake.
He braked suddenly to avoid hitting the deer.
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Last updated: 2025/04/19 09:56