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Vocabulary Entry
brake
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A device used to slow down or stop a vehicle.
Example Sentences
"The car skidded because the brake failed."
"Make sure to check your brakes before a long trip."
"He pressed the brake gently to avoid a sudden stop."
V
verb
To slow down or stop a vehicle by using brakes.
Example Sentences
"You should brake slowly when approaching a red light."
"He had to brake hard to avoid hitting the deer."
"Always brake gradually instead of slamming on the brakes."