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Parking brake
01
a hand-operated brake used to keep a vehicle stationary when parked
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
parking brakes
What is the "parking brake"?
The parking brake is a system in a vehicle used to keep the vehicle stationary when parked. It is typically activated by pulling a lever or pressing a button, and it works independently from the regular braking system. The parking brake is especially useful when the vehicle is parked on a slope, preventing it from rolling. It is also used in emergencies when the primary braking system fails, helping to stop or slow down the vehicle.
Examples
He engaged the parking brake before exiting the car.
