BRAKES
/bɹeɪks/
6 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of BRAKES
A fern; bracken.
A thicket, or an area overgrown with briers etc.
A tool used for breaking flax or hemp.
A type of machine for bending sheet metal. (See wikipedia.)
A large, heavy harrow for breaking clods after ploughing; a drag.
To bruise and crush; to knead
"The farmer's son brakes the flax while mother brakes the bread dough"
To pulverise with a harrow
An ancient engine of war analogous to the crossbow and ballista.
Antonyms of BRAKES
Words with opposite meaning
Examples of BRAKES in a Sentence
- "The farmer's son brakes the flax while mother brakes the bread dough"
- "She slammed the brakes when she saw a child run in front of the car."
Word Details
Is BRAKES a Scrabble Word?
Yes, BRAKES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: BRAKES uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for BRAKES
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | b | r | a | k | e | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
Anagrams of BRAKES
Words made by rearranging the exact same 6 letters
Words You Can Make With the Letters in BRAKES
100 words from the letters in BRAKES
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How to Use BRAKES in Word Games
BRAKES is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, BRAKES is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble BRAKES to find 100 additional valid words.