Brake

5 lettersnouncommon

Updated February 2026

Definition

A device for slowing or stopping a vehicle or machine, or the action of slowing down.

“She applied the brake quickly to avoid the collision.”

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Two vowels A and E with K; silent E ending

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Worth 11 points; K adds significant value

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