Phrase guide
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noun
A brake which can be used by passengers in a vehicle to stop in event of an emergency.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
A parking brake.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: dated
Topics: automotive, transport, vehicles
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noun
a brake operated by hand; usually operates by mechanical linkage
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: hand brake, emergency, parking brake
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: brake
History
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Across languages
16 source translations are retained for this English entry.
