noun Uncommon

braking

BRAY-kihng

Braking (noun) means the action of using a brake to slow or stop a vehicle. Example: “Sudden braking on icy roads can cause a skid.”

noun

The action of using a brake to slow or stop a vehicle.

"Sudden braking on icy roads can cause a skid."

How to use braking

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe act of slowing down using the brakes.

Common pairings

braking distance sudden braking hard braking

brakings plural

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Sudden _____ on icy roads can cause a skid.

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What does “braking” mean?

The word “braking” means the action of using a brake to slow or stop a vehicle. In plain terms, the act of slowing down using the brakes.

How do you pronounce “braking”?

“Braking” is pronounced BRAY-kihng (/ˈbɹeɪkɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “braking” in a sentence?

Here is “braking” used in a sentence: “Sudden braking on icy roads can cause a skid.”

What part of speech is “braking”?

“Braking” is a noun.

Is “braking” a common word?

“Braking” is an uncommon word in modern English.