emergency cords

A form of emergency cord — A system for advising the driver of a public transport vehicle that there is an emergency on board, and that the vehicle should stop as quickly as possible. It may be a cord, chain, bell push, or other activating device.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of emergency cord
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