hand brake

Example Sentences

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Without the locomotive’s power, the train’s separate air braking system gradually lost its force, compounding the insufficiency in engaged hand brakes and setting the train free.

From New York Times

After passengers were evacuated, an attempt to tow the train to a rail yard resulted in it rolling 137 feet before a worker was able to apply a hand brake.

From Washington Post

At that point, the disabled train rolled 137 feet before a Metro worker could apply a hand brake to stop it.

From Washington Post

Consequently, Mr. Serulneck and the 20-odd employees of Seven Sirens are among the millions of small American businesses simply trying to survive what has become an unrelenting hand brake on commerce.

From Washington Times

It also has a dual hand brake system to make slowing and stopping easier and more immediate when needed.

From The Verge