hand brake

Example Sentences

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The thought of adding a half dozen nations much poorer than almost all current members has several already grabbing for the hand brake.

From Seattle Times

Without the locomotive’s power, the train’s separate air braking system gradually lost its force, compounding the insufficiency in engaged hand brakes and setting the train free.

From New York Times

The company said it was voluntarily recalling this line of strollers, which have an extendable canopy with a mesh window and a zipper pocket, disc hand brakes and an adjustable handlebar with a wrist strap.

From New York Times

The lawsuit suggests that the brake configuration on the RadRunner caused the e-bike to “wobble” and shake when Molly’s friend pulled on the front hand brake.

From Los Angeles Times

After passengers were evacuated, an attempt to tow the train to a rail yard resulted in it rolling 137 feet before a worker was able to apply a hand brake.

From Washington Post