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e-brake

American  
[ee-brayk] / ˈiˌbreɪk /

noun

plural

e-brakes

  1. emergency brake.

Example Sentences

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But he's got the e-brake up between the seats, and it kind of locked up, and he couldn't get it off.

From Time Magazine Archive

So we're cruising down the highway, half asleep, and Wardy decides he's going to e-brake by us.

From Time Magazine Archive

I think he wore the e-brake out or stretched the cable, or something.

From Time Magazine Archive

As I slide my car into park and pull the e-brake, I lean my head against the headrest.

From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy

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