jake brake

English - English

Definition of jake brake in English English dictionary

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

Turkish pronunciation

ceyk breyk

Pronunciation

/ˈʤāk ˈbrāk/ /ˈʤeɪk ˈbreɪk/

Etymology

() From JakeBrakeTM brand compression brakes. Though a brand name, this term is often used to refer to the device in general.