brake in Italian
brake in Italian is freno, manovella della tromba, gramola — 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 Italian
freno
manovella della tromba
(chiefly, _, nautical) The handle of a pump.
gramola
(textiles) A tool used for breaking flax or hemp. [from 15th c.]
frenare
What does "brake" mean?
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noun A device that slows or stops a vehicle or machine, usually by friction, or the pedal or lever used to apply it.
"My bicycle brake squeals whenever it rains, so I need to fix it."
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verb To slow down or stop a vehicle by using its brakes.
"The driver braked gently as the bus approached the stop."
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brake in a sentence
- My bicycle brake squeals whenever it rains, so I need to fix it.
- She slammed on the brakes to avoid the deer in the road.
- The driver braked gently as the bus approached the stop.
- You should brake early when the road is wet.
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What is "brake" in Italian?
"brake" in Italian is freno, manovella della tromba, gramola. 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: "My bicycle brake squeals whenever it rains, so I need to fix it." In Italian, "brake" is freno, manovella della tromba, gramola.
Are there other ways to say "brake" in Italian?
Yes — Italian has 4 translations listed for "brake": freno, manovella della tromba, gramola, frenare.
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