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v. t.) A device for checking motion, or for measuring friction. See Brake, n. 9 & 10.

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	v. t.) ~~To impart~~, ~~as news~~ or ~~information; to broach; -- with to~~, ~~and often with a modified word implying some reserve; as, to break the news gently to the widow; to break a purpose cautiously to a friend~~.		v. t.) A device for checking motion, or for measuring friction. See Brake, n. 9 & 10.