handrem

Definitions of handrem
  1. noun
    a restraint used to slow or stop a vehicle
    synonyms: eg, knijprem, rem
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    types:
    reminrichting
    a braking device consisting of a combination of interacting parts that work to slow a motor vehicle
    knijprem, noodrem
    a brake operated by hand; usually operates by mechanical linkage
    luchtdrukrem
    a vehicular brake that operates by compressed air; especially for heavy vehicles
  2. noun
    a brake operated by hand; usually operates by mechanical linkage
    synonyms: knijprem, noodrem
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    type of:
    eg, knijprem, rem
    a restraint used to slow or stop a vehicle
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