hand brake

hand brake

noun
1.
a brake operated by a hand lever. Compare caliper (def. 6).
2.
(in an automobile) an emergency or parking brake operated by a hand lever.

Origin:
1840–50
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hand brake

noun
a brake operated by hand; usually operates by mechanical linkage 
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