shooting brake
- noun
- /ˈʃuːtɪŋ breɪk/
- UK
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shooting brake
- He bought a vintage shooting brake to carry all their outdoor gear for family vacations.
Examples
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Many European carmakers now offer stylish shooting brakes based on their sports models.
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The new shooting brake offers plenty of space for gear.
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He bought a vintage shooting brake for road trips with the family.
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The classic Aston Martin shooting brake was a rare and luxurious vehicle.
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Do you prefer a shooting brake or a traditional sedan?
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The sleek design of the new shooting brake makes it perfect for both style and utility.
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After considering their options, they decided a shooting brake was ideal for transporting equestrian equipment.
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Surface Forms
Morphology
shooting + brake
The car sense of 'shooting brake' is a historical, specialized term (originally a carriage for shooting parties) and cannot be derived from the modern literal meanings 'shooting' (discharge of a gun) and 'brake' (a stopping device). A B1 learner who knows the constituents would not predict a type of car from those words, so the expression is idiomatic and unpredictable.
Etymology
The noun shooting brake comes from old hunting trips. A brake was a kind of wagon used to carry people and guns for shooting parties, so the name later described a car with extra rear space to carry people and equipment.