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brake noun

  /bɹeɪk/
  • A device used to slow or stop the motion of a wheel, or of a vehicle, usually by friction (although other resistive forces, such as electromagnetic fields or aerodynamic drag, can also be used); also, the controls or apparatus used to engage such a mechanism such as the pedal in a car. [from 18th c.]
 frein, freiner
  • (chiefly, _, nautical) The handle of a pump.
 bringuebale
  • (engineering) An apparatus for testing the power of a steam engine or other motor by weighing the amount of friction that the motor will overcome; a friction brake.
  • (figuratively) Something used to retard or stop some action, process etc.
 frein

brake verb

  /bɹeɪk/
  • (intransitive) To operate a brake or brakes.
  • (intransitive) To be stopped or slowed (as if) by braking.
 freiner

brake noun

  /bɹeɪk/
  • (textiles) A tool used for breaking flax or hemp. [from 15th c.]
 broie, brisoir
  • A type of machine for bending sheet metal. (See wikipedia.)
 cintreuse, plieuse

brake verb

  /bɹeɪk/
  • (transitive) To bruise and crush; to knead.
 macquer

braking noun

  /ˈbɹeɪkɪŋ/
  • The act of applying brakes.
 freinage
brake pad
patin, patin de freins, plaquette de frein
parking brake
frein à main, frein de parking, frein de stationnement
brake pedal
pédale de frein
disc brake
frein à disque
muzzle brake
frein de bouche
brake horsepower
cheval-vapeur
brake shoe
sabot
brake lining
cale
brake check
faire une queue de poisson

🇫🇷 fr en 🇬🇧

trace de brake
skid mark
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