1. plural of brakeage; the act or process of braking, or the effect produced by braking
Usage: technical; rare
2. plural of brakeage; damage or loss of goods caused by braking or sudden stopping
Usage: commercial; archaic

Examples

• The repeated brakeages during the mountain descent wore down the vehicle's brake pads.
• Insurance claims for brakeages were filed after the cargo shifted during emergency stops.
• Modern vehicles are designed to minimize brakeages and reduce wear on mechanical components.