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BRAKING

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Braking.

Braking - as a noun

A restraint used to slow or stop a vehicle

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
constraint12restraint9
Hyponyms (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 aquilinum

An 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"

Braking - as a verb

Stop travelling by applying a brake

Example: "We had to brake suddenly when a chicken crossed the road"

Cause to stop by applying the brakes

Example: "Brake the car before you go into a curve"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
stop6
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The braking of the car was sudden and caused everyone to be jolted forward."
"His quick braking saved him from crashing into the car in front of him."
"The brakes screeched loudly during the hard braking maneuver."
"The braking system of the bike malfunctioned, causing an accident."
"Proper braking technique is crucial for safe driving."
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Word Game Points

Is BRAKING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, braking is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BRAKING has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is BRAKING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, braking is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BRAKING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is BRAKING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, braking is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BRAKING has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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