Brake is a mechanical device that inhibits motion by absorbing energy from a moving system.
In vehicles, the brake is used to slow down or stop the vehicle.
The term "brake" also refers to:
1. A device for slowing or stopping a vehicle, typically by applying pressure to the wheels.
2. A device for slowing or stopping a machine or mechanism.
3. A heavy vehicle used for breaking up land (agricultural implement).
4. A type of fern (botany).