Jake brake

Noun

Definitions

1.NounEspecially 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.

Synonyms

brake deadman's brake break dead man's brake transbrake airbrake emergency brake engine braking handbrake hand brake brakegear autobrake

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