handbrake
Britishnoun
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a brake operated by a hand lever
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the lever that operates the handbrake
Example Sentences
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The car has a steering aid and indicators on the floor, as well as buttons for lights, wipers, gears and the handbrake.
From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026
"They are operating with the handbrake on because of legacy issues which impact the Premier League PSR rules, but I do think Uefa rules are the main issue," he said.
From BBC • Jan. 19, 2026
But in October this year the Church's leaders performed what one of their critics describes as "a handbrake turn".
From BBC • Dec. 24, 2025
Everton are still unbeaten there but they've drawn two out of three games so far and the handbrake is still on, isn't it?
From BBC • Oct. 2, 2025
Fielding’s father let off the handbrake of the Landrover.
From "I'm the King of the Castle" by Susan Hill
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