emergency brake
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emergency brake

noun

Definition of EMERGENCY BRAKE

: a brake (as on an automobile) that can be used for stopping in the event of failure of the main brakes and to keep the vehicle from rolling when parked

First Known Use of EMERGENCY BRAKE

1900

Rhymes with EMERGENCY BRAKE

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