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brakeage

American  
[brey-kij] / ˈbreɪ kɪdʒ /

noun

  1. the action of a brake or set of brakes, as in stopping a vehicle.

  2. brakes collectively.

Etymology

Origin of brakeage

First recorded in 1860–65; brake 1 + -age

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