hand brake

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noun

a brake operated by a hand lever.Compare caliper(def 6).

(in an automobile) an emergency or parking brake operated by a hand lever.

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Nearby words

hancock, winfield scott, hand, hand and foot, hand ax, hand bell, hand brake, hand down, hand drill, hand glass, hand grenade, hand horn

Origin of hand brake

First recorded in 1840–50

Dictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2019

Examples from the Web for hand brake

A hand-brake, and commonly a separate electro-magnetic brake, are provided.
The New Gresham Encyclopedia|Various
Again I hung out, and gently but firmly put on the hand-brake, steadying the car.
The Lightning Conductor|C. N. Williamson
As a matter of fact, when we began the descent I found that the hand-brake wouldn't act, and knew the chains had gone wrong.
My Friend the Chauffeur|C. N. Williamson and A. M. Williamson
He gave a savage twitch to the hand-brake, let in his clutch, and in a moment or two the car ran forward.
Married Life|May Edginton

I climb upon the upright ironwork of the platform and stand upon the wheel of the hand-brake.
The Road|Jack London