English

Etymology
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From JakeBrake?^TM brand compression brakes. Though a brand name, this term is often used to refer to the device in general.

Noun
jake brake

1. slang Especially on trucks, an engine compression brake that closes the valves in an engine in order to slow the vehicle; an engine retarder.

Translations
Dutch: motorrem m

• 2007-07-29 13:42 - AutoFormat - gender -[[motorrem]] ''m'' +[[motorrem]] {{m}}

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