handbrake

[US]/'hændbrek/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

Part of Speech: noun
Definition: a handbrake, also known as a hand brake, a hand lever, or a hand brake lever, is a mechanical device located in the vehicle cabin used to keep the vehicle stationary when parked or in an emergency situation, operated by hand.
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

pull the handbrake

release the handbrake

engage the handbrake

handbrake warning light

apply the handbrake

handbrake lever

handbrake cable

handbrake system

handbrake mechanism

Example Sentences

Meanwhile I stop with my footbrake on and handbrake is still off and the gear is in the first, If I do not put the handbrake on before I release the footbrake, the car will roll back;

The driver pulled the handbrake to stop the car.

Make sure to release the handbrake before driving off.

She panicked and yanked the handbrake in a moment of fear.

The handbrake is essential for parking on a slope.

He forgot to engage the handbrake, and the car rolled down the hill.

The handbrake lever was rusty and difficult to pull.

Always double-check that the handbrake is fully engaged.

In an emergency, you may need to use the handbrake to stop the vehicle.

The instructor emphasized the importance of using the handbrake when parking.

She reached for the handbrake as the car started rolling backwards.

Real-world Examples

Trying to stop my hands from trembling, I released the handbrake and drove slowly down the drive towards the hospital.

Source: Me Before You

As countless boards and business owners will attest, constraining firms from firing poorly performing, high-earning managers is a handbrake on boosting productivity and overall performance.

Source: 2022 Graduate School Entrance Examination English Reading Actual Questions

The mask operates much like a handbrake on a bicycle. A user pulls a lever which creates an opening in the front of the mask so that food can pass through.

Source: VOA Special May 2020 Collection

But yeah, like to go from Nellie to Barbie, I mean is such a handbrake turn. I can't even tell you how the first... - How long did you have in between the two?

Source: Actor Dialogue (Bilingual Selection)

And they gave me a very specific mark to hit, and I panicked, and I pulled the handbrake very hard, turned the car, managed-- basically handbrake turned a 1910 Renault, with basically a national treasure in the backseat.

Source: Idol speaks English fluently.

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