hand brake
noun
variants
or handbrake
plural hand brakes or handbrakes
: an emergency brake operated by a hand lever
The handbrake can help to prevent accidents when the foot brake fails to stop the vehicle during an emergency.—
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Once released, the thrill level for the 7- to 8-minute ride is entirely up to the lead rider, who controls the speed via a hand brake.
—Carly Caramanna, Travel + Leisure, 1 Nov. 2024
Each coaster cart has hand brakes, giving riders control over their speed.
—Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 18 July 2024
What to Consider The scooter relies on a hand brake for stopping rather than a foot brake.
—Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2024
The handlebar adjusts effortlessly and the hand brake is a great feature that’s intuitive to use.
—Jessica Booth, Parents, 23 Aug. 2023
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Carly Caramanna, Travel + Leisure, 1 Nov. 2024
Each coaster cart has hand brakes, giving riders control over their speed.
—Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 18 July 2024
What to Consider The scooter relies on a hand brake for stopping rather than a foot brake.
—Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2024
The handlebar adjusts effortlessly and the hand brake is a great feature that’s intuitive to use.
—Jessica Booth, Parents, 23 Aug. 2023
See All Example Sentences for hand brake
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“Hand brake.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hand%20brake. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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