Brake Pedal (Noun)
Meaning
Foot pedal that moves a piston in the master brake cylinder.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The driver's foot instinctively reached for the brake pedal when the pedestrian stepped into the crosswalk.
- In an emergency stop, she slammed her foot down on the brake pedal to avoid hitting the animal.
- As she coasted to a stop at the red light, she slowly released the pressure on the brake pedal.
- To get used to the feel of the new car, he pressed the brake pedal gently with the ball of his foot.
- During the brake job, the mechanic needed to remove the brake pedal linkage to replace the worn-out brake pads.