Definitions
There are 7 meanings of the word
Brake.
How to pronounce brake:
US
Brake - as a noun
A restraint used to slow or stop a vehicle
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
constraint12restraint9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Any of various ferns of the genus pteris having pinnately compound leaves and including several popular houseplants
Large coarse fern often several feet high; essentially weed ferns; cosmopolitan
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bracken15pasture brakepteridium aquilinumAn area thickly overgrown usually with one kind of plant
Anything that slows or hinders a process
Example: "She was not ready to put the brakes on her life with a marriage"
Example Sentences
"She slammed on the brakes to avoid hitting the car in front of her."
"The driver applied the brakes too late and collided with the tree."
"I could hear squeaking whenever the brakes were engaged."
"The mechanic replaced the worn brake pads."
"The car came to a sudden stop as soon as the brakes were pressed."
Word Game Points
Is BRAKE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, brake is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
BRAKE has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.
Is BRAKE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, brake is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordBRAKE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.
Is BRAKE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, brake is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordBRAKE has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.
