unbraked

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adjective

un·​braked ˌən-ˈbrākt How to pronounce unbraked (audio)
: not braked : having no brakes
an unbraked trailer
: not held by a brake
an unbraked wheelchair

unbraked

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past tense and past participle of unbrake

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Adjective
This is motorized like the rear seats, and supports pulling 750kg unbraked or a generous 2,400kg braked. — James Morris, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026 Though his Impulse came threaded from the factory for a muzzle brake, it had been left unbraked. — Derek McDonald, Outdoor Life, 5 Jan. 2021

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First Known Use

Adjective

1877, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unbraked was in 1877

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“Unbraked.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unbraked. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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