nounπShareA fern; bracken."The hikers carefully navigated the steep slope, avoiding the thorny brake. "plantnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA thicket, or an area overgrown with briers etc."The children had to carefully navigate the brake behind the schoolyard before reaching the playground. "environmentnatureplantareaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA tool used for breaking flax or hemp."The farmer used the flax brake to separate the fibers from the stalks. "utensilagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA type of machine for bending sheet metal. (See wikipedia.)"The metal shop used a large brake to bend the metal sheets for the new roof. "machinetechnicalindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA large, heavy harrow for breaking clods after ploughing; a drag."The farmer used the heavy brake to break up the large clods of earth after plowing the field. "agriculturemachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo bruise and crush; to knead"The baker had to brake the dough gently to develop its gluten. "foodutensilprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo pulverise with a harrow"The farmer used a harrow to brake the hard soil before planting the seeds. "agricultureutensilmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn ancient engine of war analogous to the crossbow and ballista."The ancient Roman army used a powerful brake during sieges to hurl large stones at enemy fortifications. "militaryweaponmachinehistorywararchaeologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe handle of a pump."The farmer used the leather brake on his water pump to control the flow of water. "machinedeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA device used to slow or stop the motion of a wheel, or of a vehicle, by friction; also, the controls or apparatus used to engage such a mechanism such as the pedal in a car."She slammed the brakes when she saw a child run in front of the car."vehiclemachinetechnologydevicepartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA baker's kneading trough."The baker used the large wooden brake to knead the dough for the bread. "utensilfoodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA device used to confine or prevent the motion of an animal."The farmer used a strong brake to keep the runaway calf from wandering into the road. "animaldeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThat part of a carriage, as of a movable battery, or engine, which enables it to turn."The bicycle's brake allowed the rider to slow down safely. "vehiclepartmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo operate (a) brake(s)."The driver braked hard to avoid hitting the child running into the street. "vehiclemachinetechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be stopped or slowed (as if) by braking."The car braked suddenly to avoid hitting the child running into the street. "vehicleactionmachinetechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA cage."The bird was safely inside the wire brake. "machinevehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA type of torture instrument."The prisoner's hands were tied to the torture brake, and excruciating pain was inflicted. "weaponinhumanhistoryitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo separate into two or more pieces, to fracture or crack, by a process that cannot easily be reversed for reassembly."If the vase falls to the floor, it might break."materialprocesstechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo divide (something, often money) into smaller units."Can you break a hundred-dollar bill for me?"businessfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause (a person or animal) to lose spirit or will; to crush the spirits of."The constant criticism from her boss completely braked her enthusiasm for her work. "mindcharacterhumanattitudeemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be crushed, or overwhelmed with sorrow or grief."My heart is breaking."emotionsufferingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo interrupt; to destroy the continuity of; to dissolve or terminate."The sudden announcement of the school closing braked the students' plans for a weekend trip. "actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo ruin financially."The recession broke some small businesses."businessfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo violate, to not adhere to."He broke his vows by cheating on his wife."lawactionmoralChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of a fever) To pass the most dangerous part of the illness; to go down, in terms of temperature."After a week of high fever, little Maria finally braked, and her temperature started to fall. "medicinediseasephysiologybodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of a spell of settled weather) To end."The forecast says the hot weather will break by midweek."weathertimeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of a storm) To begin; to end."Around midday the storm broke, and the afternoon was calm and sunny."weatherChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of morning, dawn, day etc.) To arrive."Morning has broken."timenatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo render (a game) unchallenging by altering its rules or exploiting loopholes or weaknesses in them in a way that gives a player an unfair advantage."Changing the rules to let white have three extra queens would break chess."gamecomputingtechnologyinternetentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo stop, or to cause to stop, functioning properly or altogether."Did you two break the trolley by racing with it?"vehiclemachinetechnicalactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause (a barrier) to no longer bar."break a seal"vehiclemachineactiontechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo destroy the arrangement of; to throw into disorder; to pierce."The cavalry were not able to break the British squares."actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of a wave of water) To collapse into surf, after arriving in shallow water."The waves braked as they reached the shallows near the beach. "natureoceanweatherChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo burst forth; to make its way; to come into view."The news of the promotion broke onto the office gossip channels. "actionappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo interrupt or cease one's work or occupation temporarily."After a long day of studying, Sarah had to brake her work to eat dinner with her family. "workjobactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo interrupt (a fall) by inserting something so that the falling object does not (immediately) hit something else beneath."He survived the jump out the window because the bushes below broke his fall."actionvehiclemachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo disclose or make known an item of news, etc."The teacher braked the exciting news that the school trip to the museum was on. "communicationmediainfoChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of a sound) To become audible suddenly."The music suddenly braked as the bandleader slammed the cymbal. "soundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo change a steady state abruptly."His coughing broke the silence."vehiclemachineactiontechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo suddenly become."The arrest was standard, when suddenly the suspect broke ugly."actionvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareOf a male voice, to become deeper at puberty."My brother's voice braked during his teenage years. "physiologybodyagehumansexChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareOf a voice, to alter in type due to emotion or strain: in men generally to go up, in women sometimes to go down; to crack."His voice breaks when he gets emotional."soundphysiologylanguagecommunicationemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo surpass or do better than (a specific number), to do better than (a record), setting a new record."The athlete braked the previous world record in the 100-meter dash by .02 seconds. "achievementsportnumberChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare:"The car driver braked suddenly to avoid hitting the child running into the street. "vehiclemachinetrafficChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(most often in the passive tense) To demote, to reduce the military rank of."The officer was braked to the rank of sergeant. "militarygovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo end (a connection), to disconnect."The team decided to brake their collaboration on the project after disagreements arose. "technologymachinefunctionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of an emulsion) To demulsify."The scientist carefully added a chemical to the milk-and-water mixture to brake the emulsion. "chemistryscienceprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo counter-attack"After losing the argument with her brother, Sarah braked his accusations with a well-reasoned explanation. "militarywaractionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo lay open, as a purpose; to disclose, divulge, or communicate."The teacher braked the secret of the class project, revealing it to the students. "communicationlanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo become weakened in constitution or faculties; to lose health or strength."After a long illness, John's immune system braked, and he was easily susceptible to colds. "physiologymedicinebodyconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo fail in business; to become bankrupt."The small family business braked after several years of declining sales. "businessfinanceeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo destroy the strength, firmness, or consistency of."to break flax"actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo destroy the official character and standing of; to cashier; to dismiss."The school board braked the principal's authority after the cheating scandal. "governmentjobmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make an abrupt or sudden change; to change the gait."to break into a run or gallop"vehicleactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo fall out; to terminate friendship."After a big argument, the two best friends decided to brake their friendship. "characterhumanfamilyemotionsocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo terminate the execution of a program before normal completion."The computer program crashed, so I had to brake its execution. "computingtechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo suspend the execution of a program during debugging so that the state of the program can be investigated."The programmer braked the program to examine why the calculations were wrong. "computingtechnicaltechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading