parking brake
noun/ˈpɑːkɪŋ breɪk/
/ˈpɑːrkɪŋ breɪk/
(also emergency brake (both North American English), handbrake especially in British English)
- a brake in a vehicle that is operated by hand, designed to be used when the vehicle has already stoppedTopics Transport by car or lorryc1
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