foot brake

American

noun

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

foot brake British

noun

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

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Example Sentences

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It has a foot brake, and a hand throttle on the left side, like a boat throttle.

From The Wall Street Journal

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.

From Literature

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

From Golf Digest

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.

From BBC

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.

From Los Angeles Times

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