You need to answer a given question containing a blank (_). Your answer must be one of the two objects mentioned in the question, for example "trophy" and "suitcase". Your answer must not contain a word that is not present in the question. Please don't use articles (e.g., the, a) before the answer.

Mike was hit by the gun at his foot then killed by the bat on his head, the effect of the _ was minimum.
gun

The camel left the alley and moved into the street, as the _ was safe for it at that time.
street

Before traveling, John checked the brakes in the car, but didn't need to check the belts, because the _ had been squeaking.

brakes