braking

Meaning

present participle and gerund of brake

deadman control

brake application

Frequency

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈbɹeɪkɪŋ/

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brake

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. An ancient engine of war analogous to the crossbow and ballista.
6. (obsolete) An ancient engine of war analogous to the crossbow and ballista.
7. The handle of a pump.
8. A baker’s kneading trough.
9. A device used to confine or prevent the motion of an animal.
10. A device used to confine or prevent the motion of an animal.
11. A device used to confine or prevent the motion of an animal.
12. A device used to confine or prevent the motion of an animal.
13. That part of a carriage, as of a movable battery, or engine, which enables it to turn.

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