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brake

To brake is to slow or stop by pressing on a pedal that cuts off movement. (verb)

An example of brake is when you step on the pedal in your car that is next to the gas pedal in order to slow down or stop your car.

A brake is a device used to slow down or stop a vehicle or machine. (noun)

An example of brake is the device in your car that slows down or stops its movement forward.

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