📖 B — The English dictionary · page 43

brace — Everyday, meaning 1: A metal or plastic device fixed to teeth to straighten them (braces).↗tree and pragmatics of: A metal or plastic device fixed to teeth… Everyday, meaning 2: A support that holds a broken or weak body part, like a knee brace or neck brace.↗tree and pragmatics of: A support that holds a broken or weak… Everyday, meaning 3: Braces (UK) are straps over the shoulders that hold up trousers; Americans call them suspenders.↗tree and pragmatics of: Braces UK are straps over the shoulders that… Everyday, meaning 4: To get ready for something difficult or a hit, by making your body firm or your mind ready (brace yourself).↗tree and pragmatics of: To get ready for something difficult or a… Everyday, meaning 5: To press or hold something firmly so it stays steady.↗tree and pragmatics of: To press or hold something firmly so it… Everyday, meaning 6: A curly bracket { } used in maths and computing.↗tree and pragmatics of: A curly bracket { } used in maths… Everyday, meaning 7: A brace of: a pair (old-fashioned, used for birds).↗tree and pragmatics of: A brace of: a pair old-fashioned, used for… Example: Lily got braces to straighten her teeth.↗tree and pragmatics of: Lily got braces to straighten her teeth. · Brace yourself — the roller coaster is about to drop!↗tree and pragmatics of: Brace yourself — the roller coaster is about… · The flight attendant showed us the brace position.↗tree and pragmatics of: The flight attendant showed us the brace position. · He wore a brace on his knee after the football injury.↗tree and pragmatics of: He wore a brace on his knee after… · Dad's trousers were held up by red braces.↗tree and pragmatics of: Dad's trousers were held up by red braces. · She braced her feet against the wall and pulled the rope.↗tree and pragmatics of: She braced her feet against the wall and… · The town braced for the storm.↗tree and pragmatics of: The town braced for the storm. · In maths, braces { } show a set of numbers.↗tree and pragmatics of: In maths, braces { } show a set…

bracelet — Everyday, meaning 1: A bracelet is a band or chain worn around the wrist as jewellery or decoration.↗tree and pragmatics of: A bracelet is a band or chain worn… Everyday, meaning 2: A bracelet can also be a band worn for a purpose, such as a medical alert bracelet or a hospital wristband.↗tree and pragmatics of: A bracelet can also be a band worn… Example: She gave me a friendship bracelet.↗tree and pragmatics of: She gave me a friendship bracelet. · My bracelet has red, blue, red, blue beads: it's a pattern.↗tree and pragmatics of: My bracelet has red, blue, red, blue beads:… · Grandma wears a silver bracelet.↗tree and pragmatics of: Grandma wears a silver bracelet. · He wears a medical bracelet because of his nut allergy.↗tree and pragmatics of: He wears a medical bracelet because of his… · We made bracelets out of loom bands.↗tree and pragmatics of: We made bracelets out of loom bands. · The bracelet slipped off her wrist.↗tree and pragmatics of: The bracelet slipped off her wrist. · She wore a silk dress, golden bracelets, and large amber beads.↗tree and pragmatics of: She wore a silk dress, golden bracelets, and… · And I put the ring upon her nose, and the bracelets upon her hands.↗tree and pragmatics of: And I put the ring upon her nose,… (Torah GEN.24.47, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Torah GEN.24.47, JPS 1917 · And we have brought the LORD'S offering, what every man hath gotten, of jewels of gold, armlets, and bracelets, signet-rings, ear-rings, and girdles, to make atonement for our souls before the LORD.'↗tree and pragmatics of: And we have brought the LORD'S offering, what… (Torah NUM.31.50, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Torah NUM.31.50, JPS 1917 · And it came to pass, as the camels had done drinking, that the man took a golden ring of half a shekel weight, and two bracelets for her hands of ten shekels weight of gold; (Torah GEN.24.22, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: And it came to pass, as the camels… · the pendants, and the bracelets, and the veils; (Prophets ISA.3.19, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: the pendants, and the bracelets, and the veils;… · I decked thee also with ornaments, and I put bracelets upon thy hands, and a chain on thy neck.↗tree and pragmatics of: I decked thee also with ornaments, and I… (Prophets EZK.16.11, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Prophets EZK.16.11, JPS 1917 · And the voice of a multitude being at ease was therein; and for the sake of men, they were so many, brought drunken from the wilderness, they put bracelets upon their hands, and beautiful crowns upon their heads.↗tree and pragmatics of: And the voice of a multitude being at… (Prophets EZK.23.42, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Prophets EZK.23.42, JPS 1917

braces — Everyday, meaning 1: Wires and small metal or clear pieces fixed to the teeth to make them straight over time.↗tree and pragmatics of: Wires and small metal or clear pieces fixed… Everyday, meaning 2: (British) Straps that go over the shoulders to hold trousers up; American «suspenders».↗tree and pragmatics of: Straps that go over the shoulders to hold… Everyday, meaning 3: Supports that hold something firmly in place, such as for a weak knee or a wall.↗tree and pragmatics of: Supports that hold something firmly in place, such… Everyday, meaning 4: The curly brackets { } used in writing and maths.↗tree and pragmatics of: The curly brackets { } used in writing… Example: My cousin got braces to fix her crooked teeth.↗tree and pragmatics of: My cousin got braces to fix her crooked… · With braces, you must not eat toffee or chew ice.↗tree and pragmatics of: With braces, you must not eat toffee or… · Grandpa wears red braces to hold up his trousers.↗tree and pragmatics of: Grandpa wears red braces to hold up his… · The orthodontist tightens the braces every month.↗tree and pragmatics of: The orthodontist tightens the braces every month. · After a sprain, she wore a brace on her ankle.↗tree and pragmatics of: After a sprain, she wore a brace on… · In maths, the set of even numbers below ten is written {2, 4, 6, 8}.↗tree and pragmatics of: In maths, the set of even numbers below… · He smiled when his braces came off.↗tree and pragmatics of: He smiled when his braces came off. · Clean braces carefully after every meal.↗tree and pragmatics of: Clean braces carefully after every meal. · Besides this, he wore a bear-skin, and great, warm boots, while his sons went with their throats bare and wore no braces, for they were strong men.↗tree and pragmatics of: Besides this, he wore a bear-skin, and great,…

brachiation — Everyday, meaning 1: A way of moving through trees by swinging from branch to branch using the arms, as gibbons and some monkeys do.↗tree and pragmatics of: A way of moving through trees by swinging… Example: Gibbons move through the forest by brachiation.↗tree and pragmatics of: Gibbons move through the forest by brachiation. · Brachiation lets apes swing fast from tree to tree.↗tree and pragmatics of: Brachiation lets apes swing fast from tree to… · On the monkey bars we copied brachiation.↗tree and pragmatics of: On the monkey bars we copied brachiation. · A gibbon's long arms are perfect for brachiation.↗tree and pragmatics of: A gibbon's long arms are perfect for brachiation. · Spider monkeys also use their tails during brachiation.↗tree and pragmatics of: Spider monkeys also use their tails during brachiation.

bracken — Everyday, meaning 1: A large, tough fern that grows thickly on hills, moors and in woods, green in summer and brown in autumn.↗tree and pragmatics of: A large, tough fern that grows thickly on… Example: The deer hid in the bracken.↗tree and pragmatics of: The deer hid in the bracken. · The hillside was covered in brown bracken.↗tree and pragmatics of: The hillside was covered in brown bracken. · We made a den out of bracken and sticks.↗tree and pragmatics of: We made a den out of bracken and… · Check your legs for ticks after walking through bracken.↗tree and pragmatics of: Check your legs for ticks after walking through… · In autumn, the bracken turns golden brown.↗tree and pragmatics of: In autumn, the bracken turns golden brown. · The path was hard to find under all the bracken.↗tree and pragmatics of: The path was hard to find under all… · He sat still in the bracken, and hoped that the other rabbits wouldn't notice.↗tree and pragmatics of: He sat still in the bracken, and hoped…

bracket — Everyday, meaning 1: Brackets are the marks ( ) put around numbers in a sum to show which part to work out first.↗tree and pragmatics of: Brackets are the marks put around… Everyday, meaning 2: In writing, brackets hold extra words that are not needed for the sentence to make sense.↗tree and pragmatics of: In writing, brackets hold extra words that are… Everyday, meaning 3: A bracket is a metal or wooden support fixed to a wall to hold up a shelf.↗tree and pragmatics of: A bracket is a metal or wooden support… Everyday, meaning 4: A bracket is a group or range: «the 8–10 age bracket».↗tree and pragmatics of: A bracket is a group or range: «the… Example: Work out (3 + 4) × 2.↗tree and pragmatics of: Work out 3 + 4 × 2. · In 20 − (5 + 3), add 5 and 3 first.↗tree and pragmatics of: In 20 − 5 + 3, add 5… · Put brackets in 6 + 4 × 2 to make 20.↗tree and pragmatics of: Put brackets in 6 + 4 × 2… · Each shelf needs 2 brackets.↗tree and pragmatics of: Each shelf needs 2 brackets. · My cousin (who lives in Wales) is coming to stay.↗tree and pragmatics of: My cousin who lives in Wales is coming… · Close the bracket after the last number.↗tree and pragmatics of: Close the bracket after the last number. · Dad screwed the brackets to the wall.↗tree and pragmatics of: Dad screwed the brackets to the wall. · The race is for children in the 9–11 age bracket.↗tree and pragmatics of: The race is for children in the 9–11… · She threw her broom at the bird, who was perched on a bracket high up on the wall.↗tree and pragmatics of: She threw her broom at the bird, who… · And there were narrow windows and palm-trees on the one side and on the other side, on the sides of the porch; there were also the brackets of the house, and the thick beams.↗tree and pragmatics of: And there were narrow windows and palm-trees on… (Prophets EZK.41.26, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Prophets EZK.41.26, JPS 1917

brackish — Everyday, meaning 1: Slightly salty, a mix of fresh water and sea water, like water where a river meets the sea.↗tree and pragmatics of: Slightly salty, a mix of fresh water and… Everyday, meaning 2: (of water) Not nice to drink, a bit salty or dirty.↗tree and pragmatics of: Not nice to drink, a bit salty or… Example: Brackish water is found where rivers meet the sea.↗tree and pragmatics of: Brackish water is found where rivers meet the… · Mangroves grow well in brackish water.↗tree and pragmatics of: Mangroves grow well in brackish water. · The well water tasted brackish.↗tree and pragmatics of: The well water tasted brackish. · Some fish can live in fresh, salty and brackish water.↗tree and pragmatics of: Some fish can live in fresh, salty and… · The Baltic Sea is brackish, less salty than the ocean.↗tree and pragmatics of: The Baltic Sea is brackish, less salty than… · Never drink brackish water when camping; it can make you ill.↗tree and pragmatics of: Never drink brackish water when camping; it can…

brag — Everyday, meaning 1: To brag is to talk proudly about yourself, what you have or what you did, in a way that annoys others.↗tree and pragmatics of: To brag is to talk proudly about yourself,… Everyday, meaning 2: A brag is such a boast.↗tree and pragmatics of: A brag is such a boast. Example: Stop bragging about your new bike.↗tree and pragmatics of: Stop bragging about your new bike. · He bragged that he scored all the goals.↗tree and pragmatics of: He bragged that he scored all the goals. · Nobody likes it when you brag.↗tree and pragmatics of: Nobody likes it when you brag. · The winners had bragging rights for a week.↗tree and pragmatics of: The winners had bragging rights for a week. · She never brags, even though she is top of the class.↗tree and pragmatics of: She never brags, even though she is top… · «I'm the fastest!» was his usual brag.↗tree and pragmatics of: «I'm the fastest!» was his usual brag. · Boasters brag most when they cannot be detected.↗tree and pragmatics of: Boasters brag most when they cannot be detected.

bragging — Everyday, meaning 1: Talking proudly about yourself and what you have or can do, in a way that annoys others: boasting.↗tree and pragmatics of: Talking proudly about yourself and what you have… Everyday, meaning 2: (as in "bragging rights") The right to boast because you won.↗tree and pragmatics of: The right to boast because you won. Example: Stop bragging about your new trainers.↗tree and pragmatics of: Stop bragging about your new trainers. · He was bragging that he scored three goals.↗tree and pragmatics of: He was bragging that he scored three goals. · Nobody likes bragging.↗tree and pragmatics of: Nobody likes bragging. · The winners get bragging rights until next year.↗tree and pragmatics of: The winners get bragging rights until next year. · She kept bragging about her test score.↗tree and pragmatics of: She kept bragging about her test score. · In the fable, the hare was bragging about his speed.↗tree and pragmatics of: In the fable, the hare was bragging about… · We are tired of hearing you bragging about yourself, you little turkey cock!↗tree and pragmatics of: We are tired of hearing you bragging about…

brahman — Everyday, meaning 1: (Hindu belief) In Hinduism, Brahman is the one ultimate reality or supreme spirit behind everything; Hindus believe all gods and all things come from Brahman.↗tree and pragmatics of: In Hinduism, Brahman is the one ultimate reality… Everyday, meaning 2: A member of the highest priestly group (caste) in traditional Hindu society; also spelled Brahmin.↗tree and pragmatics of: A member of the highest priestly group caste… Everyday, meaning 3: A breed of cattle with a big hump on its shoulders, found in India, the USA and Australia.↗tree and pragmatics of: A breed of cattle with a big hump… Example: Hindus believe Brahman is in everything.↗tree and pragmatics of: Hindus believe Brahman is in everything. · Our teacher explained that Brahman is not the same as the god Brahma.↗tree and pragmatics of: Our teacher explained that Brahman is not the… · Brahmin priests lead prayers at the temple.↗tree and pragmatics of: Brahmin priests lead prayers at the temple. · Brahman cattle have a hump and big floppy ears.↗tree and pragmatics of: Brahman cattle have a hump and big floppy… · Farmers in Queensland raise Brahman cattle because they cope with the heat.↗tree and pragmatics of: Farmers in Queensland raise Brahman cattle because they… · Many Hindus see their gods as faces of the one Brahman.↗tree and pragmatics of: Many Hindus see their gods as faces of… · By chance a poor Brahman came by.↗tree and pragmatics of: By chance a poor Brahman came by.

brahmin — Everyday, meaning 1: A brahmin is a member of the highest Hindu priestly class in India.↗tree and pragmatics of: A brahmin is a member of the highest… Example: The brahmin mourned his son's death.↗tree and pragmatics of: The brahmin mourned his son's death. · The wise brahmin gave good advice.↗tree and pragmatics of: The wise brahmin gave good advice. · A brahmin taught the young prince.↗tree and pragmatics of: A brahmin taught the young prince.

braid — Everyday, meaning 1: A braid is hair that has been divided into three or more pieces and twisted over each other into one long rope shape; in the UK this is more often called a plait.↗tree and pragmatics of: A braid is hair that has been divided… Everyday, meaning 2: To braid is to make hair, rope, string or bread into that shape.↗tree and pragmatics of: To braid is to make hair, rope, string… Everyday, meaning 3: Braid is a decorative band of woven thread used on uniforms and curtains.↗tree and pragmatics of: Braid is a decorative band of woven thread… Example: My sister has two long braids.↗tree and pragmatics of: My sister has two long braids. · Can you braid my hair before school?↗tree and pragmatics of: Can you braid my hair before school? · We braided three colours of thread into a bracelet.↗tree and pragmatics of: We braided three colours of thread into a… · The baker braided the dough into a loaf.↗tree and pragmatics of: The baker braided the dough into a loaf. · The captain's coat had gold braid on the sleeves.↗tree and pragmatics of: The captain's coat had gold braid on the… · Box braids take hours to do.↗tree and pragmatics of: Box braids take hours to do. · French braids start at the top of the head.↗tree and pragmatics of: French braids start at the top of the… · [407] The kosa or single braid in which Russian girls wear their hair.↗tree and pragmatics of: 407 The kosa or single braid in which…

braille — Everyday, meaning 1: A system of raised dots that blind and partly sighted people read by touching them with their fingers.↗tree and pragmatics of: A system of raised dots that blind and… Each letter is a pattern of up to six dots.↗tree and pragmatics of: Each letter is a pattern of up to… Example: My aunt reads books in braille.↗tree and pragmatics of: My aunt reads books in braille. · The lift buttons have braille on them.↗tree and pragmatics of: The lift buttons have braille on them. · Louis Braille invented braille when he was a teenager.↗tree and pragmatics of: Louis Braille invented braille when he was a… · Each braille letter is made of up to six raised dots.↗tree and pragmatics of: Each braille letter is made of up to… · We wrote our names in braille using glue dots.↗tree and pragmatics of: We wrote our names in braille using glue… · The medicine box has the name in braille.↗tree and pragmatics of: The medicine box has the name in braille.

brain — Everyday, meaning 1: The organ inside your head that controls your body, thinking, memory and feelings.↗tree and pragmatics of: The organ inside your head that controls your… Everyday, meaning 2: Cleverness, intelligence.↗tree and pragmatics of: Cleverness, intelligence. e.g. "Use your brain."↗tree and pragmatics of: 'Use your brain.' Everyday, meaning 3: A very clever person.↗tree and pragmatics of: A very clever person. e.g. "She's the brains of the team."↗tree and pragmatics of: 'She's the brains of the team.' Example: Your brain controls your body.↗tree and pragmatics of: Your brain controls your body. · Wear a helmet to protect your brain.↗tree and pragmatics of: Wear a helmet to protect your brain. · Use your brain to solve the puzzle.↗tree and pragmatics of: Use your brain to solve the puzzle. · The brain sends messages through nerves.↗tree and pragmatics of: The brain sends messages through nerves. · Sleep helps your brain learn.↗tree and pragmatics of: Sleep helps your brain learn. · Let's brainstorm ideas for the story.↗tree and pragmatics of: Let's brainstorm ideas for the story. · Eating ice cream fast gives me brain freeze.↗tree and pragmatics of: Eating ice cream fast gives me brain freeze. · She's the brains of our team.↗tree and pragmatics of: She's the brains of our team. · “Have you brains?” asked the Scarecrow.↗tree and pragmatics of: “Have you brains?” asked the Scarecrow.

brainless — Everyday, meaning 1: (informal, rude) Stupid; not thinking at all.↗tree and pragmatics of: Stupid; not thinking at all. Everyday, meaning 2: Having no brain, as in some simple animals.↗tree and pragmatics of: Having no brain, as in some simple animals. Example: That was a brainless thing to do!↗tree and pragmatics of: That was a brainless thing to do! · Jellyfish are brainless but they can still sting.↗tree and pragmatics of: Jellyfish are brainless but they can still sting. · The scarecrow thought he was brainless.↗tree and pragmatics of: The scarecrow thought he was brainless. · Don't be brainless – put your helmet on.↗tree and pragmatics of: Don't be brainless – put your helmet on. · The film was fun but brainless.↗tree and pragmatics of: The film was fun but brainless.

brainstem — Everyday, meaning 1: The bottom part of the brain that joins it to the spinal cord and controls automatic actions like breathing, heartbeat, swallowing and sleeping.↗tree and pragmatics of: The bottom part of the brain that joins… Example: The brainstem controls your breathing even when you sleep.↗tree and pragmatics of: The brainstem controls your breathing even when you… · Messages travel through the brainstem to the spinal cord.↗tree and pragmatics of: Messages travel through the brainstem to the spinal… · The brainstem keeps your heart beating.↗tree and pragmatics of: The brainstem keeps your heart beating. · Our model brain had a brainstem at the bottom.↗tree and pragmatics of: Our model brain had a brainstem at the… · You do not have to think to breathe; your brainstem does it.↗tree and pragmatics of: You do not have to think to breathe;… · The brainstem connects the brain to the rest of the body.↗tree and pragmatics of: The brainstem connects the brain to the rest…

brainstorm — Everyday, meaning 1: (verb) To think of lots of ideas quickly, in a group or alone, writing them all down before choosing the best.↗tree and pragmatics of: To think of lots of ideas quickly, in… Everyday, meaning 2: (noun) A session of doing this.↗tree and pragmatics of: A session of doing this. Everyday, meaning 3: (noun, UK, informal) A moment of confusion when you suddenly cannot think.↗tree and pragmatics of: A moment of confusion when you suddenly cannot… Everyday, meaning 4: (noun, US, informal) A sudden clever idea.↗tree and pragmatics of: A sudden clever idea. Example: Let's brainstorm ideas for our story.↗tree and pragmatics of: Let's brainstorm ideas for our story. · We brainstormed names for the class pet.↗tree and pragmatics of: We brainstormed names for the class pet. · Our group did a brainstorm on the board.↗tree and pragmatics of: Our group did a brainstorm on the board. · I had a brainstorm and forgot my own phone number.↗tree and pragmatics of: I had a brainstorm and forgot my own… · She had a brainstorm: why not sell lemonade?↗tree and pragmatics of: She had a brainstorm: why not sell lemonade? · Brainstorm all the words you know about the sea.↗tree and pragmatics of: Brainstorm all the words you know about the…

brainstorming — Everyday, meaning 1: A way of finding ideas where people say every idea that comes to mind, quickly and without judging, then choose the best ones.↗tree and pragmatics of: A way of finding ideas where people say… Example: Brainstorming helped us plan our science fair project.↗tree and pragmatics of: Brainstorming helped us plan our science fair project. · We spent ten minutes brainstorming words for the poem.↗tree and pragmatics of: We spent ten minutes brainstorming words for the… · In brainstorming, every idea counts.↗tree and pragmatics of: In brainstorming, every idea counts. · Our team is brainstorming ways to save water.↗tree and pragmatics of: Our team is brainstorming ways to save water. · Brainstorming works better when everyone takes a turn.↗tree and pragmatics of: Brainstorming works better when everyone takes a turn.

brainy — Everyday, meaning 1: (informal) Very clever and good at thinking and learning.↗tree and pragmatics of: Very clever and good at thinking and learning. Everyday, meaning 2: (informal) Smart in a bookish way.↗tree and pragmatics of: Smart in a bookish way. Example: My sister is really brainy at maths.↗tree and pragmatics of: My sister is really brainy at maths. · The brainy kid in the film builds a robot.↗tree and pragmatics of: The brainy kid in the film builds a… · You don't have to be brainy to be kind.↗tree and pragmatics of: You don't have to be brainy to be… · She's the brainiest girl in our class.↗tree and pragmatics of: She's the brainiest girl in our class. · Owls are thought of as brainy birds in stories.↗tree and pragmatics of: Owls are thought of as brainy birds in… · Ask Tom, he's brainy about dinosaurs.↗tree and pragmatics of: Ask Tom, he's brainy about dinosaurs.

braised — Everyday, meaning 1: Cooked slowly in a covered pot with a little liquid, after first being browned in hot fat.↗tree and pragmatics of: Cooked slowly in a covered pot with a… Everyday, meaning 2: The past tense and past participle of «braise», as in «she braised the beef».↗tree and pragmatics of: The past tense and past participle of «braise»,… Example: We had braised beef with mashed potatoes.↗tree and pragmatics of: We had braised beef with mashed potatoes. · Gran braised the carrots in orange juice.↗tree and pragmatics of: Gran braised the carrots in orange juice. · Braised red cabbage is lovely at Christmas.↗tree and pragmatics of: Braised red cabbage is lovely at Christmas. · The menu offered braised lamb with peas.↗tree and pragmatics of: The menu offered braised lamb with peas. · The meat was braised for three hours until soft.↗tree and pragmatics of: The meat was braised for three hours until… · Braised leeks taste sweet and buttery.↗tree and pragmatics of: Braised leeks taste sweet and buttery. · Chinese braised pork is cooked in soy sauce.↗tree and pragmatics of: Chinese braised pork is cooked in soy sauce.

brake — Everyday, meaning 1: A brake is the part of a vehicle, like a bike or car, that slows it down or stops it.↗tree and pragmatics of: A brake is the part of a vehicle,… Everyday, meaning 2: To brake is to use the brakes to slow down or stop.↗tree and pragmatics of: To brake is to use the brakes to… Everyday, meaning 3: A brake is something that slows or stops something else happening.↗tree and pragmatics of: A brake is something that slows or stops… Everyday, meaning 4: A brake is also a thicket, a thick clump of bushes or small trees.↗tree and pragmatics of: A brake is also a thicket, a thick… Early Modern English, meaning 1: Broke into pieces.↗tree and pragmatics of: Broke into pieces. Example: Check your brakes before you ride.↗tree and pragmatics of: Check your brakes before you ride. · The driver slammed on the brakes.↗tree and pragmatics of: The driver slammed on the brakes. · Brake gently on the wet road.↗tree and pragmatics of: Brake gently on the wet road. · Bike brakes work by friction.↗tree and pragmatics of: Bike brakes work by friction. · The car braked suddenly at the crossing.↗tree and pragmatics of: The car braked suddenly at the crossing. · My brakes squeak when I stop.↗tree and pragmatics of: My brakes squeak when I stop. · Cars can't stop instantly, even with good brakes.↗tree and pragmatics of: Cars can't stop instantly, even with good brakes. · Mum put the brakes on the plan to buy a puppy.↗tree and pragmatics of: Mum put the brakes on the plan to… · The lumbering bear swung his head of hesitations and thought again; he trotted his small red eye away with him to a near-by brake.↗tree and pragmatics of: The lumbering bear swung his head of hesitations… · The spring flood was lifting the ice covering, which brake into a thousand pieces.↗tree and pragmatics of: The spring flood was lifting the ice covering,… (Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen) · The lumbering bear swung his head of hesitations and thought again; he trotted his small red eye away with him to a near-by brake.↗tree and pragmatics of: The lumbering bear swung his head of hesitations… (Irish Fairy Tales) · Gold! gold!' he shouted, again holding the glass aloft, that it might flash in the sunshine; but his hand trembled, and the alchymic glass fell from it, clattering to the ground, and brake in a thousand pieces.↗tree and pragmatics of: Gold! gold!' he shouted, again holding the glass… (Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen)