Brake Definition & Meaning
brake
- noun
- a restraint used to slow or stop a vehicle
- 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
- an area thickly overgrown usually with one kind of plant
- anything that slows or hinders a process; "she wan not ready to put the brakes on her life with a marriage"; "new legislation will put the brakes on spending"
- verb
- stop travelling by applying a brake; "We had to brake suddenly when a chicken crossed the road"
- cause to stop by applying the brakes; "brake the car before you go into a curve"
"Brake" in song lyrics
See how brake is used in real songs:
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"Trynna be a heavyweight, take a brake"
Armel — I'm It -
"It's automatic sporadic movements on the brake"
Blackalicious f/ Floetry — Automatique -
"Cause I am hustling, 247 with no brake"
C-Murder — My Set
Words that rhyme with brake
Usage tips for "brake"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "brake" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for brake to find words that pair well.