A person or device that applies or operates a brake; one who brakes.
From brake plus the agent suffix -er (from Old English -ere). Emerged in the 16th century and became more common with motorized vehicles in the 20th century.
While 'braker' technically means someone who brakes, it's rarely used today—we prefer 'braking system' or 'brake operator,' showing how technical language evolves and replaces older job titles.
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