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dead man’s handle

dead man's han·dle (plural dead man's han·dles) or dead man's ped·al (plural dead man's ped·als)


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safety device on train: a safety device on an electric or diesel train that automatically cuts off the power and applies the brakes when the driver releases pressure on it

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