Definition of carriage release in English:

noun

• A function or lever which enables the carriage on a manual or electric typewriter to move freely, instead of only in one direction when the keys are pressed.

  Example sentences

  • ‘In contrast to Model 2, Model 3 is equipped with a carriage release and a line spacing lever on the right side of the carriage.’
  • ‘Ensuring the carriage release operates FULLY and freely cures this, and can often be the result of a bent lever.’
  • ‘Various carriage shift mechanisms were implemented over the life of this model, with left hand shift keys, standard 1-color ribbon with manual reverse; and carriage release lever at both ends of carriage.’