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handbrake

/ˈhændbreɪk/ /ˈhæmˌbɹeɪk/

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noun

Freno de mano

A brake in a vehicle, set by hand, and usually locking on until released by hand, enabling its use when parked.

Examples :

"She pulled the handbrake up tightly before getting out of the car to drop off her son at school. "

Ella tiró del freno de mano con fuerza antes de salir del coche para dejar a su hijo en la escuela.

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noun

Freno de mano

The mechanism, particularly the locking hand-operated lever in a motor car, which is used to set and release such a brake.

Examples :

"She pulled the handbrake up firmly before getting out of the car on the hill. "

Ella tiró del freno de mano con firmeza antes de salir del coche en la colina.

vehicle machine device technical

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verb

Poner el freno de mano

To apply the handbrake in a vehicle.

Examples :

"She had to handbrake quickly to avoid hitting the dog that ran into the street. "

Tuvo que poner el freno de mano rápidamente para evitar atropellar al perro que corrió a la calle.

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