transitive. To make firm or fast; to prevent from moving; esp. to apply a wedge, block, or the like, to (a wheel) in order to stop or retard its…

transitive. To stop or jam (a wheel). Obsolete. rare.

transitive. To apply or fasten a skid or brake to (a wheel) in order to retard its motion; to lock (a wheel) in this way.

transitive. To slow a vehicle by means of a rough lock.

To put a drag upon (wheels or vehicles); to retard as by a drag.

To thrust a spoke into (a wheel, etc.) in order to check movement; figurative to block, impede, or obstruct.

transitive. To apply a brake to (a wheel); also transferred.