'brakes' definitions:

Definition of 'brakes'

(from WordNet)
noun
A braking device consisting of a combination of interacting parts that work to slow a motor vehicle [syn: brake system, brakes]

Definition of 'brakes'

From: GCIDE
  • brakes \brakes\ n. the combination of interacting parts that work to slow a moving vehicle.
  • Syn: brake system. [WordNet 1.5]