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handbrake

British  
/ ˈhændˌbreɪk /

noun

  1. a brake operated by a hand lever

  2. the lever that operates the handbrake

"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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Handbrake will start scanning the disc, which can sometimes take a while.

From Washington Post • Apr. 1, 2022

Then open Handbrake and click the “open source” button at the top.

From Washington Post • Apr. 1, 2022

Then click the “browse” button and tell Handbrake where it should save the resulting video.

From Washington Post • Apr. 1, 2022

I’ve used both WinX DVD Ripper Platinum and Handbrake to rip DVDs with good results.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 5, 2022

You may want to try Handbrake and if you find yourself unhappy consider paying for a smoother experience.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 5, 2022

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