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Meanings of emergency brake in English

Catalan
fre de mà
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A latching brake used to keep the car stationary.

        fre de mà
        Usage of emergency brake in English
        1
        I released the emergency brake and the car quickly started to roll.
        Beyond exile: day by day armageddon
        2
        She leaned over the emergency brake and kissed him, ending his question.
        Any way you want me
        3
        Josh eased the heavy SUV into gear and released the emergency brake.
        The Alchemyst
        4
        I crank the engine, release the emergency brake, and shift into gear.
        Dark Matter
        5
        Hasan climbed back up into the cab and released the emergency brake.
        Transfer of power
        6
        In the middle, his stomach was firmly beached on the emergency brake.
        Marley & me: life and love with the world's worst dog
        7
        How quickly could Britain apply the EU emergency brake on benefits?
        The Guardian
        8
        Mark used the emergency brake; the car slewed around; he wasn't even grazed.
        Old Valentines / A Love Story
        9
        Pete stopped and set the emergency brake, turning off the car.
        Demon bound
        10
        On came Del Mar's car, the driver frantically tugging at the emergency brake.
        The Romance of Elaine / Sequel to "Exploits of Elaine"
        11
        I shifted into first, released the emergency brake, and let out the clutch.
        The Great Book of Amber
        12
        No one had pulled the emergency brake or spread the alarm.
        All That Is
        13
        Zach pulled up to the Hastings curb and yanked up the emergency brake.
        Twisted
        14
        His jacket snagged on the emergency brake lever, holding him fast.
        Table for five
        15
        Mr. Arable dashed to the driver's seat and pulled on the emergency brake.
        Charlotte’s Web
        16
        Lance yanked up the emergency brake, hopped from the truck and strode ahead.
        Osprey island
        Translations for emergency brake