handbrake
Translation
parking brake, emergency brake, handbrake
Examples
Always apply the handbrake when you park on a hill.
Always apply the parking brake when you park on a hill.
He pulled the handbrake suddenly to stop the car.
He pulled the emergency brake suddenly to stop the car.
Grammar Patterns
to apply/pull the parking brake to engage the parking brake He pulled the parking brake.
Similar Words
Synonyms: parking brake, emergency brake; Antonyms: none
Etymology
From 'hand' + 'brake'. A brake in a vehicle that is operated by hand.
Memory Tips
Imagine the lever you pull with your 'hand' to 'brake' a parked car.