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hand brake  emergency  emergency brake  parking brake  e-brake
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A brake operated by hand; usually operates by mechanical linkage WordNet 3.0
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In road vehicles, the parking brake, also known as a handbrake or emergency brake, is a mechanism used to keep the vehicle securely motionless when parked. Wikipedia
On trains, the expression emergency brake has several meanings: The maximum brake force available to the engine driver from the conventional braking system, usually operated by taking the brake handle to its furthest position, through a gate mechanism, or by pushing a separate plunger in the cab. Wikipedia
A term which can refer to a stronger-than-normal braking level, a separate backup braking system, or the lever used to engage the backup braking system Wikipedia Disambiguation
Secondary automotive braking system Wikidata
Device to stop a train as quickly as possible Wikidata
A latching brake used to keep the car stationary. OmegaWiki
A brake which can be used by passengers in a vehicle to stop in event of an emergency. Wiktionary
Type of brake. Wiktionary (translation)
A brake in a vehicle that can be set to avoid the vehicle rolling down a hill or being pushed away. Wiktionary
Brake intended for keeping a vehicle stationary without constant operator attention. Wiktionary (translation)