frein

Definitions of frein
  1. noun
    the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess
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    type of:
    limitation, restriction
    the act of controlling by restraining someone or something
  2. noun
    a restraint used to slow or stop a vehicle
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    types:
    dispositif de freinage
    a braking device consisting of a combination of interacting parts that work to slow a motor vehicle
    frein de secours, frein à main
    a brake operated by hand; usually operates by mechanical linkage
    frein hydraulique
    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:
    limitation, restriction
    a device that retards something's motion
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