handbrake

/ ˈhændˌbreɪk /

noun

1. a brake operated by a hand lever
2. the lever that operates the handbrake

Example Sentences

"Release the handbrake" was the cry for much of Southgate’s reign - on this night, the doors fell off and the engine exploded.

From BBC

The Friedkins are immensely wealthy, with their billions being made in the car industry, but the handbrake was pulled on a deal for them to take control of the Toffees only two months ago.

From BBC

"What we saw in the first half was a completely different England, and for want of a better phrase, the handbrake has come off, and you want to see more of the same."

From BBC

Toomey told officers his ex-partner had said she did not want to see him again, and he began to shout at her, before grabbing the handbrake and sending the car into a spin.

From BBC

A man with a "savage temper" who caused a crash that led to his ex-partner's death by pulling on the handbrake while she was driving has been jailed.

From BBC