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brakes
noun
a braking device consisting of a combination of interacting parts that work to slow a motor vehicle (Freq. 4)
Syn: ↑brake system
Hypernyms: ↑brake
Hyponyms: ↑hydraulic brake, ↑hydraulic brakes
Part Holonyms: ↑motor vehicle, ↑automotive vehicle
Part Meronyms: ↑brake band, ↑stoplight, ↑brake light

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plural of brake
present third singular of brake

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brakes «brayks», noun (plural).
the parts, such as drums and shoes, comprising the mechanism used in braking. See brake1 (def. 1a). (Cf.brake)

Useful english dictionary. 2012.