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break
v. broke, (brk) bro·ken, (brkn) break·ing, breaks
v. tr.
1. To cause to separate into pieces suddenly or violently; smash.
2.
1. To divide into pieces, as by bending or cutting: break crackers for a baby.
2. To separate into components or parts: broke the work into discrete tasks.
3. To snap off or detach: broke a twig from the tree.
4.
1. To fracture a bone of: I broke my leg.
2. To fracture (a bone): I broke my femur.
5. To crack without separating into pieces.
brake
1. A device for slowing or stopping motion, as of a vehicle, especially by contact friction.
2. Something that slows or stops action.
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