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Meaning of engine braking | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

The act of slowing down a motor vehicle using the retarding forces of the engine rather than the normal braking mechanism.

uncountable

Equivalents

Español frenado motriz rebajé
Suomi moottorijarrutus
Français frein moteur

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

engine cleaner engine compartment engine diaper engine displacement engine driver engine generator

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