braking
noun
[ ˈbreɪkɪŋ ]
• the action of making a moving vehicle slow down or stop by using a brake.
• "avoid harsh acceleration and braking"
brake
verb
• make a moving vehicle slow down or stop by using a brake.
• "she had to brake hard to avoid a milk float"
Similar:
slow down,
slow,
decelerate,
reduce speed,
put on the brakes,
hit the brakes,
slam on the anchors,
Origin:
late 18th century: of unknown origin.
