braking device
nounUK /ˈbreɪkɪŋ dɪˈvaɪs/
US /ˈbreɪkɪŋ dɪˈvaɪs/
A braking device is a thing that makes a moving machine slow down or stop.
The bicycle has a braking device on each wheel to help the rider stop safely.
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2. A mechanism in a vehicle that uses friction to slow or halt motion.
The car's braking device was checked during the annual safety inspection.
3. Any system, such as a parachute or air brake, used to reduce speed.
The airplane deployed a braking device after landing on the runway.
4. A safety component in machinery that prevents dangerous movement.
The factory machine has an emergency braking device that stops it instantly.