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Term: Emergency Brake

Definition:

The emergency brake, also known as the handbrake or parking brake, is a mechanical braking device in vehicles that offers an additional means of stopping or securing the vehicle in emergency situations or when parked.

Sense 1 (Noun):

Usage: Refers to the mechanism in a vehicle.

Example sentence: Make sure to pull the emergency brake before exiting the car.

Sense 2 (Noun):

Usage: Refers to the act of engaging the emergency brake.

Example sentence: She pulled the emergency brake to stop the car from rolling down the hill.

Sense 3 (Adjective):

Usage: Describes a situation or system that requires immediate action or intervention.

Example sentence: They took emergency brake measures to prevent further damage.

Sense 4 (Adjective):

Usage: Referring to a brake specifically used in emergencies rather than for normal stopping.

Example sentence: The driver forcefully pressed the emergency brake to avoid a collision.

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