securebrake
nounUK /sɪˈkjʊəbreɪk/
US /sɪˈkjʊrbreɪk/
A brake that keeps a car or machine safely stopped.
He pulled the securebrake before getting out of the car.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A device that locks a wheel so it cannot roll.
The securebrake held the cart still on the hill.
3. A backup braking system used in an emergency.
The train's securebrake stopped it when the main brakes failed.
4. A safety feature that keeps machinery from moving during repairs.
Always set the securebrake before fixing the machine.