noun

handbrake

Handbrake (noun) means a hand-operated brake in a vehicle, used mainly to keep it stationary when parked. Example: “Always put the handbrake on before you leave the car on a hill.”

noun

A hand-operated brake in a vehicle, used mainly to keep it stationary when parked.

"Always put the handbrake on before you leave the car on a hill."

Word forms

handbraked past tense, handbrakes plural, handbrakes singular

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Etymology

A compound of hand and brake, describing a brake operated manually rather than by foot.

Synonyms

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parking brake

Related words

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Rhymes for handbrake

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Frequently asked questions

What does “handbrake” mean?

The word “handbrake” means a hand-operated brake in a vehicle, used mainly to keep it stationary when parked.

How do you use “handbrake” in a sentence?

Here is “handbrake” used in a sentence: “Always put the handbrake on before you leave the car on a hill.”

What is another word for “handbrake”?

Words with a similar meaning to “handbrake” include parking brake.

What part of speech is “handbrake”?

“Handbrake” is a noun.

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