noun
braking
BRAY-kihng
noun
1
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 notesIn plain EnglishThe act of slowing down using the brakes.
Common pairings
braking distance
sudden braking
hard braking
Word Forms
brakings plural
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Sudden _____ on icy roads can cause a skid.