01 v. t. To retard the motion of, as a carriage, by preventing one or more of its wheels from revolving, either by means of a chain or otherwise.
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To retard the motion of, as a carriage, by preventing one or more of its wheels from revolving, either by means of a chain or otherwise.[Obs.]
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Hence, to stop; to impede.[Obs.]