Handbrake
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noun.
a brake operated by hand, used to stop a vehicle or keep it stationary; it usually operates by a mechanical linkage.
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noun.
The
lever
in a motor car which operates the
brakes
when applied by pulling with the hand.
verb.
To apply the handbrake in a vehicle.
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noun.
a brake operated by hand; usually operates by mechanical linkage
Equivalent
hand-brake
Form
handbrake turn
Hypernym
Words that are more generic or abstract
brake
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Synonym
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