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foot brake

noun

  1. a brake that is operated by pressure on a foot pedal, as in an automobile.



foot brake

noun

  1. Also called: pedal brakea brake operated by applying pressure to a foot pedal

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Papa hadn’t practiced his driving but for a few minutes before church let out, so he wasn’t all that sure he could remember where the foot brake was or how much gas to feed.

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Other important features include the foot brake, drink holder, storage compartment, and the ball tee and scorecard holder.

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He claimed his foot then slipped off the foot brake as the officer leant in, causing the car to move as the officer clung on.

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A committed driver can even apply a regenerative hand brake, instead of the foot brake, which uses the motor to slow the car down and refreshes the battery at the same time.

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Both feature plastic handlebars, three wheels and a foot brake.

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