brakes

WORDNET DICTIONARY

brakes(n = noun.artifact) brake system - a braking device consisting of a combination of interacting parts that work to slow a motor vehicle; Array

is a kind of brake

has parts: brake band, brake light, stoplight

has particulars: hydraulic brake, hydraulic brakes

is a part of automotive vehicle, motor vehicle

brakes, n.

the combination of interacting parts that work to slow a moving vehicle. [WordNet 1.5]

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