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Emergency brake
01
a brake that is operated by hand to hold a vehicle in place
02
a safety device used to stop the train quickly in urgent situations
emergency brake
n
Example
The driver engaged the emergency brake before exiting the parked car.
He pulled the emergency brake to stop the car from rolling down the hill.
The mechanic adjusted the tension on the emergency brake cable to ensure it functions properly.
It's important to release the emergency brake before driving to avoid damaging the braking system.
In case of brake failure, the emergency brake can be used to slow down the vehicle safely.
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