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handbrake Definition and Meaning in English (handbrake definition)

noun
Synonyms:parking brakeemergency brake
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Handbrake definition: A brake in a motor vehicle operated by a lever, used to keep the vehicle stationary when parked, often referred to as a parking brake.

Definitions of Handbrake

  1. 1noun

    A brake in a motor vehicle operated by a lever, used to keep the vehicle stationary when parked, often referred to as a parking brake.

Example Sentences

casual

“Always engage the handbrake when parking on a slope.”

casual

“He forgot to release the handbrake before driving off.”

Synonyms

parking brakeemergency brake

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Handbrake definition: A brake in a motor vehicle operated by a lever, used to keep the vehicle stationary when parked, often referred to as a parking brake.
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'Handbrake' translates to 'handbrake' in English. Handbrake definition: A brake in a motor vehicle operated by a lever, used to keep the vehicle stationary when parked, often referred to as a parking brake.
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