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freno

Definitions of freno
  1. noun
    the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess
    synonyms: brida
  2. noun
    a restraint used to slow or stop a vehicle
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    types:
    frenos, sistema de frenos
    a braking device consisting of a combination of interacting parts that work to slow a motor vehicle
    freno de auxilio, freno de mano
    a brake operated by hand; usually operates by mechanical linkage
    freno neumático
    a vehicular brake that operates by compressed air; especially for heavy vehicles
    freno hidráulico
    brake system in which a brake pedal moves a piston in the master cylinder; brake fluid then applies great force to the brake pads or shoes
    type of:
    limitación, restricción
    a device that retards something's motion
  3. noun
    a device that retards something's motion
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    types:
    freno aerodinámico
    a small parachute or articulated flap to reduce the speed of an aircraft
    banda
    a restraint put around something to hold it together
    pastilla de frenos
    one of the pads that apply friction to both sides of the brake disk
    zapata
    a restraint provided when the brake linings are moved hydraulically against the brake drum to retard the wheel's rotation
    seguro, tope
    a restraint that checks the motion of something
    cadena
    anything that acts as a restraint
    cierre, ligadura, sujeción
    restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place
    mordaza
    restraint put into a person's mouth to prevent speaking or shouting
    atadura, correa, coyunda, traílla
    restraint consisting of a rope (or light chain) used to restrain an animal
    cinturón salvavidas, salvavidas
    belt attaching you to some object as a restraint in order to prevent you from getting hurt
    cadenas, cuerdas, trabas
    a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)
    frenos, sistema de frenos
    a braking device consisting of a combination of interacting parts that work to slow a motor vehicle
    hebilla
    fastener that fastens together two ends of a belt or strap; often has loose prong
    botón
    a round fastener sewn to shirts and coats etc to fit through buttonholes
    aldaba, pestillo
    a fastener that fastens or locks a door or window
    broche
    a fastener (as a buckle or hook) that is used to hold two things together
    abrazadera, fiador
    a fastener (usually with two projecting horns) around which a rope can be secured
    clip
    any of various small fasteners used to hold loose articles together
    pinza
    wood or plastic fastener; for holding clothes on a clothesline
    chaveta
    fastener consisting of a wedge or pin inserted through a slot to hold two other pieces together
    cuña
    a stop that keeps open doors from moving
    clavija
    a fastener that is inserted into holes in two adjacent pieces and holds them together
    grilletes, grillos
    a shackle for the ankles or feet
    filete
    fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members
    freno de auxilio, freno de mano
    a brake operated by hand; usually operates by mechanical linkage
    esposas, manilla
    shackle that consists of a metal loop that can be locked around the wrist; usually used in pairs
    hierros
    metal shackles; for hands or legs
    lazo, nudo
    any of various fastenings formed by looping and tying a rope (or cord) upon itself or to another rope or to another object
    enlace, lazo, ligadura, ligazón, nexo, nudo, traba, trabazón, vínculo
    a fastener that serves to join or connect
    cerradura
    a fastener fitted to a door or drawer to keep it firmly closed
    clavo
    a thin pointed piece of metal that is hammered into materials as a fastener
    grapa
    a fastener for holding a sheet of paper in place
    fiador, trinquete
    a hinged catch that fits into a notch of a ratchet to move a wheel forward or prevent it from moving backward
    alfiler, pin
    a small slender (often pointed) piece of wood or metal used to support or fasten or attach things
    rosca, tornillo
    a fastener with a tapered threaded shank and a slotted head
    cierre hermético, precinto
    fastener that provides a tight and perfect closure
    lacre
    fastener consisting of a resinous composition that is plastic when warm; used for sealing documents and parcels and letters
    cinturón de seguridad
    a safety belt used in a car or plane to hold you in your seat in case of an accident
    cremallera
    a fastener for locking together two toothed edges by means of a sliding tab
    corchete, gafete
    a fastener used on clothing; fastens with a snapping sound
    cazonete
    a fastener consisting of a peg or pin or crosspiece that is inserted into an eye at the end of a rope or a chain or a cable in order to fasten it to something (as another rope or chain or cable)
    mimbre
    band or rope made of twisted twigs or stems
    type of:
    aparato, dispositivo, mecanismo
    an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose
  4. noun
    something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
    synonyms: estorbo, impedimento
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    types:
    fastidio, lata, latazo, murga
    something that hinders as if with bonds
    obstrucción, traba
    something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted
    barrera, barricada
    any condition that makes it difficult to make progress or to achieve an objective
    dificultad, pega
    an unforeseen obstacle
    obstáculo
    an obstacle that you are expected to overcome
    type of:
    dificultad
    a factor causing trouble in achieving a positive result or tending to produce a negative result
  5. noun
    a negative motivational influence
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    antonyms:
    aliciente, estímulo, incentivo, móvil
    a positive motivational influence
  6. noun
    any of various ferns of the genus Pteris having pinnately compound leaves and including several popular houseplants
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    type of:
    helecho
    any of numerous flowerless and seedless vascular plants having true roots from a rhizome and fronds that uncurl upward; reproduce by spores
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