Associations to the word «Handbrake»
Noun
- Brake
- Lever
- Cab
- Steering
- Gearbox
- Gear
- Southerner
- Parking
- Wheel
- Luggage
- Locomotive
- Mitsubishi
- Incline
- Kw
- Tyre
- Dash
- Stunt
- Alloy
- Maneuver
- Generator
- Transmission
- Driver
- Corridor
- Tram
- Disc
- Car
- Handle
- Interior
- Cars
- Vacuum
- Vehicle
- Tire
- Console
- Carriage
- Seat
- Wagon
- Suspension
- Grip
- Turn
- Van
- Contestant
- Drum
- Lock
- Rear
- Shoe
- Engine
- Cylinder
- Centre
- Pull
- Benefit
- Bench
- Shift
- Drive
- Train
- Speed
- Challenge
- Factor
- Inch
- Front
- Guard
- Fact
- Mechanism
- Stop
- Floor
- Door
- Column
- Accident
Adjective
Adverb
Wiktionary
HANDBRAKE, noun. (automotive) A brake in a vehicle, set by hand, and usually locking on until released by hand, enabling its use when parked.
HANDBRAKE, noun. (automotive) The mechanism, particularly the locking hand-operated lever in a motor car, which is used to set and release such a brake.
HANDBRAKE, verb. To apply the handbrake in a vehicle.
HANDBRAKE TURN, noun. (automotive) An automobile driving manoeuvre where the driver starts turning the vehicle and then pulls on the handbrake to make the rear tyres lose adhesion and thus cause the back of the vehicle to slide around (in the direction of the turn).
HANDBRAKE TURN, noun. (figuratively) A abrupt change of opinion.
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