hand brake

noun

variants or handbrake

ˈhan(d)-ˌbrāk

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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Examples of hand brake in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web 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 The jury found the crew had failed to inspect air pressure and hand brakes which had been jammed by a previous collision at 12th and Russ Boulevard. —

Merrie Monteagudo, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 May 2023 The cushioned handlebar can adjust between three different heights and features a hand brake right in the center, for whenever quick stops are necessary. —

Jessica Booth, Parents, 10 July 2023 See all Example Sentences for hand brake

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