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braking

nounfemininetécnico/tɾɐˈvaʒɐ̃j̃/medium

tra·va·gem

Definition

The act or effect of braking; the process of reducing the speed or stopping a vehicle or mechanism.
Emergency braking prevented a serious accident.
This car's braking system is very efficient.
Common collocations
emergency brakingbraking systembraking distance

Etymology

De 'travar' + sufixo '-agem'.

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