Synonyms of brake

Synonyms and similar words for brake

Opposite of brake

Meaning of brake

1. noun A device used to slow or stop the motion of a wheel, or of a vehicle, usually by friction (although other resistive forces, such as electromagnetic fields or aerodynamic drag, can also be used); also, the controls or apparatus used to engage such a mechanism such as the pedal in a car.
2. noun The act of braking, of using a brake to slow down a machine or vehicle.
3. noun An apparatus for testing the power of a steam engine or other motor by weighing the amount of friction that the motor will overcome; a friction brake.

Full definition of brake

brake in other languages

• brake in Hindi
• brake in Urdu
• brake in Bengali
• brake in Malayalam

Questions about synonyms of brake

What is another word for brake?

Brake has 3 synonyms on Word.ws, such as trave, swipe and cataract.

What is the opposite of brake?

The opposite of brake is redline. Other antonyms of brake are floor it, put the pedal to the metal and accelerate.

What does brake mean?

Brake means a device used to slow or stop the motion of a wheel, or of a vehicle, usually by friction (although other resistive forces, such as electromagnetic fields or aerodynamic drag, can also be used); also, the controls or apparatus used to engage such a mechanism such as the pedal in a car.