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brake verb3. M19.
[from BRAKE noun7.]
verb trans. Apply a brake to; retard or stop by means of a brake or brakes. M19.
verb intrans. Apply or be checked by the brake(s). L19.
Comb.: braking distance the distance covered by a vehicle etc. before coming to rest following application of the brakes (usu. in specified conditions).