Definition of Parking brake

1. Noun. A brake operated by hand; usually operates by mechanical linkage.

Exact synonyms: Emergency, Emergency Brake, Hand Brake
Generic synonyms: Brake
Group relationships: Automotive Vehicle, Motor Vehicle

Definition of Parking brake

1. Noun. A brake in a vehicle that can be set to avoid the vehicle rolling down a hill. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Parking Brake

parkers
parkette
parkettes
parkgoer
parkgoers
parki
parkie
parkier
parkies
parkiest
parkin
parking
parking-brake
parking-garage
parking area
parking brake
parking brakes
parking disc
parking discs
parking facilities
parking garage
parking garages
parking lot
parking lots
parking meter
parking meters
parking space
parking spaces
parking ticket
parking tickets

Literary usage of Parking brake

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Transportation Expressions (1996) by Richard Feldman (1998)
"... parking brake: A mechanism designed to prevent the movement of a stationary ... parking brake System: A brake system used to hold a vehicle stationary. ..."

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