brake

The act of braking, of using a brake to slow down a machine or vehicle

(engineering) An apparatus for testing the power of a steam engine or other motor by weighing the amount of friction that the motor will overcome; a friction brake.

(figuratively) Something used to retard or stop some action, process etc.

(military) An ancient engine of war analogous to the crossbow and ballista.

(obsolete) The winch of a crossbow.

(chiefly nautical) The handle of a pump.

A baker's kneading trough.

A frame for confining a refractory horse while the smith is shoeing him.

An enclosure to restrain cattle, horses, etc.

A cart or carriage without a body, used in breaking in horses.ᵂ

A carriage for transporting shooting parties and their equipment.ᵂ

That part of a carriage, as of a movable battery, or engine, which enables it to turn.