jake brakes

A form of jake brake — 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.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of jake brake
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