hand brake

Frequency: 7.111.8 per million words

a brake in a vehicle, operated by hand (often used as a compound noun 'handbrake')

brakeADJECTIVE + brake

Categories:

hand

Examples (10)

  • Always engage the hand brake firmly when parking on a steep hill.
  • The driving instructor reminded me to release the hand brake before moving off.
  • I could smell something burning; it turned out I'd been driving with the hand brake on.
  • Before starting the car, make sure the hand brake is fully applied.
  • Did you remember to put the hand brake on before you left the vehicle?
  • The mechanic said the cable for the hand brake needs to be adjusted.
  • He had to pull the hand brake sharply to stop the car from rolling backwards.
  • Many new cars feature an electronic hand brake instead of a traditional lever.
  • If your main brakes fail, you can use the hand brake to slow down gradually.
  • A warning light on the dashboard indicates that the hand brake is still engaged.