brake 1 (brk) n. 1. A device for slowing or stopping motion, as of a vehicle, especially by contact friction. 2. Something that slows or stops action. v. braked, brakĀ·ing, brakes v.tr. To reduce the speed of with or as if with a brake. v.intr. 1. To operate or apply a brake. 2. To be slowed or stopped by or as if by the operation of a brake.
n.
1. A device for slowing or stopping motion, as of a vehicle, especially by contact friction.
2. Something that slows or stops action.
v. braked, brakĀ·ing, brakes
v.tr.
To reduce the speed of with or as if with a brake.
v.intr.
1. To operate or apply a brake.
2. To be slowed or stopped by or as if by the operation of a brake.