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brakes

[ US /ˈbɹeɪks/ ]
[ UK /bɹˈe‍ɪks/ ]
NOUN
  1. a braking device consisting of a combination of interacting parts that work to slow a motor vehicle

How To Use brakes In A Sentence

  • Under the cover of darkness, exotic sports cars come alive with red-hot glowing brakes, flaming exhausts and sparks from contact as drivers battle both the elements and other drivers.
  • That extra tail-weight partly explains why the Octavia feels eager to point into a corner despite its soft and very comfortable springing, making it a surprisingly enjoyable car for a keen driver, apart from the overly snatchy brakes.
  • He also admitted to driving with faulty brakes and steering, and to driving illegally with a provisional licence, which he got following a previous disqualification.
  • The BMW M6 has deeper front valance with air intakes for the engine and brakes, more contoured sills and rear valance that includes a diffuser to increase aerodynamic efficiency.
  • She slammed on the brakes to try to avoid the dog.
  • He told how he was stopped behind a tipper truck with his handbrake on when he heard brakes screeching.
  • I would advise against riding the moped without testing the brakes first.
  • The new Mustang has disc brakes all round, a decided improvement on the original cars.
  • Those two pilots physically wrestled the plane down with all four legs straining at the brakes. Times, Sunday Times
  • The brakes don't seem to be working properly.
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