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English noun: brakes

1. brakes (artifact) a braking device consisting of a combination of interacting parts that work to slow a motor vehicle


Synonymsbrake system


Broader (hypernym)brake


Narrower (hyponym)hydraulic brake, hydraulic brakes


Part holonymbrake band, brake light, stoplight


Part meronymautomotive vehicle, motor vehicle









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