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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.

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  1. 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.
  2. v. t. Hence, to stop; to impede.
  3. 1. 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.] 2. Hence, to stop; to impede. [Obs.] Barrow.