brake wheel
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of brake wheel
An Americanism dating back to 1870–75
Example Sentences
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Danforth and the governor took hold of the brake wheel with him, and for a minute or two the terrible speed slackened a little.
From The Grafters by Lynde, Francis
Keep your hand on the brake wheel every second of the time.
From The Circus Boys on the Plains : or, the Young Advance Agents Ahead of the Show by Darlington, Edgar B. P.
Suddenly, snatching at the brake wheel to help him up, Bradley sprang erect.
From The Night Operator by Packard, Frank L. (Frank Lucius)
Phil climbed to the top of the big stock car just ahead of him, and sat down on the brake wheel.
From The Circus Boys Across the Continent : or, Winning New Laurels on the Tanbark by Darlington, Edgar B. P.
Teddy promptly slid from the brake wheel and quickly got to the other side of the car.
From The Circus Boys on the Plains : or, the Young Advance Agents Ahead of the Show by Darlington, Edgar B. P.
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