brakes

Noun
  1. A braking device consisting of a combination of interacting parts that work to slow a motor vehicle (synset 102894429)
    is a type of: brake - a restraint used to slow or stop a vehicle
    subtypes: hydraulic brake, hydraulic brakes - brake system in which a brake pedal moves a piston in the master cylinder; brake fluid then applies great force to the brake pads or shoes
    has:
    • brake band - a band that can be tightened around a shaft to stop its rotation
    • brake light, stoplight - a red light on the rear of a motor vehicle that signals when the brakes are applied to slow or stop
    is a part of: automotive vehicle, motor vehicle - a self-propelled wheeled vehicle that does not run on rails
    same as: brake system

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