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Braking: meaning, definitions and examples

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braking

 

[ หˆbreษชkษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

mechanics action

Braking refers to the act of slowing down or stopping a vehicle or object by applying force to its brakes. This action is essential for safely controlling speed and halting movement in various modes of transportation, such as cars, bicycles, and trains. The braking process can involve different systems, such as hydraulic or electric brakes, depending on the vehicle's design. Effective braking is crucial for road safety, as it enables drivers to react to sudden changes in traffic conditions.

Synonyms

deceleration, slowing, stopping

Examples of usage

  • The driver applied the brakes suddenly.
  • She is learning how to brake properly on her bike.
  • The train started braking as it approached the station.

Translations

Translations of the word "braking" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น frenagem

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅเคฐเฅ‡เค•เคฟเค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Bremsen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pengereman

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะฐะปัŒะผัƒะฒะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ hamowanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ–ใƒฌใƒผใ‚ญใƒณใ‚ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท freinage

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ frenado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท frenleme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ธŒ๋ ˆ์ดํฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒุจุญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ brzdฤ›nรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ brzdenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅˆน่ฝฆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zaviranje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hemla

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะตะถะตะณั–ัˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒ แƒ˜แƒ™แƒ˜แƒœแƒ’แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sรผrรผลŸรผ dayandฤฑrma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ frenado

Etymology

The term 'braking' originates from the noun 'brake', which traces back to the Old English word 'bracan', meaning 'to break' or 'to interrupt'. The use of brakes in transportation dates back to ancient chariots where leather or wood was used to create friction and slow down the wheels. As vehicles evolved with the advent of the industrial revolution, so did braking mechanisms. In the 19th century, the introduction of pneumatic and hydraulic braking systems revolutionized vehicle safety and efficiency. Modern vehicles employ advanced technologies such as electronic braking systems (EBS) and anti-lock braking systems (ABS), enhancing control and preventing skidding. The continuous innovation in braking technology reflects the fundamental importance of this action in ensuring safety across various transportation modes.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,550, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.