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brake in German

brake in German is Bremse, bremsen, Abkantbank — brake means a device that slows or stops a vehicle or machine, usually by friction, or the pedal or lever used to apply it.

brake in German

Bremse
noun
Bremse
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. [from 18th c.]
bremsen
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. [from 18th c.]
Abkantbank
noun
A type of machine for bending sheet metal. (See wikipedia.)
Schwenkbiegemaschine
noun
A type of machine for bending sheet metal. (See wikipedia.)
Geck
noun
(chiefly, _, nautical) The handle of a pump.
Geckstock
noun
(chiefly, _, nautical) The handle of a pump.
Pumpengeck
noun
(chiefly, _, nautical) The handle of a pump.
Pumpenschwengel
noun
(chiefly, _, nautical) The handle of a pump.
Flachsbreche
noun
(textiles) A tool used for breaking flax or hemp. [from 15th c.]
bremsen
verb
brechen
verb
(transitive) To bruise and crush; to knead.
bracken
verb
(transitive) To bruise and crush; to knead.
brecheln
verb
(transitive) To bruise and crush; to knead.

What does "brake" mean?

  1. noun A device that slows or stops a vehicle or machine, usually by friction, or the pedal or lever used to apply it.
    "She slammed on the brakes to avoid the deer in the road."
  2. verb To slow down or stop a vehicle by using its brakes.
    "He braked hard as the light turned red."

brake in a sentence

  • She slammed on the brakes to avoid the deer in the road.
  • The mechanic replaced the worn brake pads.
  • He braked hard as the light turned red.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "brake" in German?

"brake" in German is Bremse, bremsen, Abkantbank. brake means: A device that slows or stops a vehicle or machine, usually by friction, or the pedal or lever used to apply it.

How do you use "brake" in a sentence?

Example: "She slammed on the brakes to avoid the deer in the road." In German, "brake" is Bremse, bremsen, Abkantbank.

Are there other ways to say "brake" in German?

Yes — German has 12 translations listed for "brake": Bremse, bremsen, Abkantbank, Schwenkbiegemaschine, Geck, Geckstock.

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