The mechanism on the drawworks that permits the driller to control the speed and motion of the drilling line and the drillstring, or the brake handle that the driller operates to control the brake mec [..]

kind of fern, early 14c.; see bracken.

"to apply a brake to a wheel," 1868, from brake (n.1). Earlier, "to beat flax" (late 14c.). Related: Braked; braking.

mid-15c., "instrument for crushing or pounding," from Middle Dutch braeke "flax brake," from breken "to break" (see break (v.)). The word was applied to many crushing imp [..]

The appliance fitted to vehicles to retard or prevent motion.

a restraint used to slow or stop a vehicle stop travelling by applying a brake; "We had to brake suddenly when a chicken crossed the road" any of various ferns of the genus P [..]

the part of a vehicle which stops the wheels from going round

The friction mechanism of a press used to stop or control the motion of that press.

Caliper, Cantilever, Centerpull, Coaster, Direct Pull, Disc, Double pivot, Drum, Dual pivot, Roller, Rollercam, Roller lever, Sidepull, Single pivot, Spoon, "V-Brake" &reg:

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A spring-loaded clamping device that prevents the elevator from moving when...

An electrically operated safety device attached to the machine that acts to stop and hold the elevator.

  The mechanism used on a mechanical power press to stop and/or hold the crankshaft, either directly or through a gear train, when the clutch is disengaged.

(n) a restraint used to slow or stop a vehicle(n) any of various ferns of the genus Pteris having pinnately compound leaves and including several popular houseplants(n) large coarse fern often several [..]

A friction brake for a hoist that is automatically applied and prevents motion when power to the brake is de-energized.

A device, other than a motor, used for retarding or stopping motion by friction or power means.

An automatic type of friction brake used for controlling loads in a lowering direction. This unidirectional device requires torque from the motor or hand chain wheel to lower a load but does not impose any additional load on the motor or hand chain wheel when the hoist is lifting a load. A mechanical load brake is a mechanical control braking means [..]

A piece of equipment used for bending sheet: also called a “bar folder.” If operated manually, it is called a “hand brake”; if power driven, it is called a “press brake.”

(a) Bending brake or press brake- A form of open frame, single action press comparatively wide between the housings, with bed designed for holding long narrow forming edges or dies. It is used for bending and forming strips and plates. (b) The friction mechanism used for stopping or controlling the motion of a press, feed or other mechanism.

A brake is any mechanism used to retard, stop or hold a vehicle in place. It is usually applied at the drive shaft or wheels of a vehicle and converts energy to heat by means of friction.

Secondary chassis brakes independent in application from service brake. Used for parking the vehicle and for controlling it when the service brake is incapacitated.

Brake device using engine compression pressure as retarding medium.

Primary brake system for stopping vehicle.

A friction brake which is controlled by electro magnetic means.

An electro-mechanical device used to prevent the lift from moving when the car is at rest and no power is applied to the hoist machine. On some types of control it also brings the car to a stop when p [..]

Various systems used to stop the rotor from turning.

See harmonic brake.

A contrivance for stopping the motion of a car-wheel by friction applied thereto.

A brake is used to reduce or limit the speed of vehicles or moving machine parts. Brakes usually convert mechanical Kinetic energy into heat energy. This reduces the kinetic energy of the movement. Br [..]

The handle of the pump, by which it is worked.

The handle of the pump, by which it is worked.

a device on the windlass on larger vessels to control or slow the descent of the anchor

A device, other than a motor, used for retarding or stopping motion by friction or power means.

A device, other than a motor, used for retarding or stopping motion by friction or power means.