jake brake en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- (Australia) audio
Etymology
From JakeBrake, an abbreviation for the Jacobs brand name of engine braking systems.
Meanings
- (slang) Especially on trucks, an engine compression release braking system that opens the exhaust valves in each cylinder near the top of their compression strokes in order to slow the vehicle; an engine retarder.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| jakebrake | alternative | lexicographic | |
| JakeBrake | alternative | lexicographic | |
| Jake brake | alternative | lexicographic | |
| Jake Brake | alternative | lexicographic | |
| jake brakes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Coordinates
compression release engine brake · engine braking
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Synonyms
Translations (1)
nl motorrem (engine compression brake)