brake — a device for slowing or stopping a moving vehicle
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a device for slowing or stopping a moving vehicle
Pronunciation (IPA): /breɪk/
Korean meaning: 브레이크, 제동장치
Korean pronunciation: **브**레이크
Example Sentences
- My grandmother drives so slowly that snails overtake her even when she's not using the brake.
- The brake system needs regular maintenance for safe driving.
- He forgot to brake and ended up in his neighbor's swimming pool.
brake
NOUN//breɪk//
a device for slowing or stopping a moving vehicle
💡 Concept
She slams the brake as a deer leaps onto the mountain road.
🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/breɪk/
🇬🇧 UK/breɪk/
🌳Etymology
Rootbrake
Origin
중세 네덜란드어 'brake'(부러뜨리는 도구)에서 유래했습니다. 원래는 아마를 으깨는 도구를 의미했지만, 19세기에 들어 바퀴의 움직임을 '부러뜨리는' 장치인 브레이크의 의미로 확장되었습니다.
🎵Rhyme
maketakelakecakewake
make
take
lake
cake
wake
🔗Collocations
hit the brakes
brake pedal
emergency brake
brake fluid
brake failure
put the brakes on
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My grandmother drives so slowly that snails overtake her even when she's not using the brake.”
“The brake system needs regular maintenance for safe driving.”
😄 Fun example
“He forgot to brake and ended up in his neighbor's swimming pool.”
“The new car has an automatic brake system that prevents accidents.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
stophaltslow downdecelerate
Antonyms
acceleratespeed upgo
Related
clutchpedalsteeringenginewheel
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