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Definition of engine brake - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
automotiveTECH. system using engine resistance to slow a vehicleTECH.
- The truck's engine brake helped control its speed downhill.
- He relied on the engine brake during the steep descent.
- Using the engine brake can save the regular brakes.
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Expressions with engine
turn off a vehicle's engine
He decided to kill the engine and take a break.
cause too much fuel in an engine
He accidentally flooded the engine while trying to start the car.
accelerate the engine quickly and forcefully
He gunned the engine and sped away.
powerful machine designed to cause damage
The tank was an engine of destruction on the battlefield.
problems with an engine causing malfunction
The car stopped due to engine trouble.
vehicle equipped for firefighting
The fire engine rushed to the burning building..
start the engine of a vehicle
He managed to get the engine running after several attempts.
online tool helping people find information on the internet
I used a search engine to find the answer.
make an engine work, usually by starting and keeping it going
The mechanic will run the engine to check for strange noises.
situation where an engine stops working
The plane had to land due to engine failure.
bright red color like a fire engine
She wore a fire engine red dress to the party.
company or person whose main work is designing and building engines
The car brand partnered with a new engine manufacturer for better performance.
part of a car that converts fuel into motion
He opened the hood to check the automobile engine.
tool to compare features and prices of products
A comparison shopping engine helped me choose the best smartphone for my needs.
section of a vehicle housing the engine
The mechanic inspected the engine compartment for leaks.
liquid in an engine that carries away heat and prevents overheating
The mechanic topped up the engine coolant before we started the long trip.
place where the central work is done
The campaign's engine room was bustling with volunteers.
engine powered by gasoline to generate mechanical energy
The old car's gasoline engine roared to life effortlessly..
self-propelled engine moving trains on tracks
The locomotive engine pulled the freight train across the country.
internal combustion engine using petrol as fuel
The car is powered by a petrol engine.
make an engine run faster for a short time
He likes to rev the engine before driving off.
make the engine run faster
She revs up the engine to show off her car's power.
primary source of development or progress
Education is often seen as the engine of growth in developing countries.
made so search engines can easily find and rank it
This website is search-engine-friendly and appears at the top of results.
Expressions with brake
restrain or limit an action or process
The government put a brake on spending to control inflation.
red light on vehicle's rear signaling braking
The brake light illuminated as she slowed down.
hand-operated brake used in vehicles
She engaged the emergency brake before leaving the car.
brake stopping a parked vehicle, usually hand-operated by a lever
Always use the parking brake when leaving your car.
safety inspection of a vehicle's brakes
The mechanic performed a brake check before the trip.
handle used by a person to make a machine slow or stop
He squeezed the brake lever to slow down the bicycle.
slow down or limit progress or development
Strict rules can act as a brake on creativity.
brake controlled by foot pressure on a pedal
He pressed the foot brake to stop the car.
situation where brakes don't stop a vehicle
The accident was caused by brake failure.
test to ensure vehicle brakes work correctly
The mechanic performed a brake test before the trip.
brake using compressed air in heavy vehicles
The truck's air brake system failed suddenly.
brake using pads to press against a disc
The car is equipped with a disc brake system.
device in a car used to stop or hold it still
Pull the e-brake if the car starts rolling.
pedal in a vehicle that operates the brakes
Press the brake pedal to stop the car.
set of components that slow or stop a vehicle
The mechanic checked the brake system for any signs of wear..
flexible wire that connects the control lever to the braking mechanism
He replaced the frayed brake cable on his bicycle.
braking device that slows the back wheel or rear axle of vehicles
He pressed the rear brake gently to slow the motorcycle on the curve.
rotating part of a brake system clamped by pads
The mechanic checked the brake disc for any signs of wear and tear..
vehicle safety system that adds extra stopping force during sudden braking
The car's brake assist prevented a collision when the driver stopped suddenly.
special fluid for operating hydraulic brakes and clutches
The mechanic checked the brake fluid level in the car.
mechanism in a vehicle for applying brakes
The brake gear malfunctioned, causing the car to skid.
flexible tube in a vehicle that carries fluid to the brakes
The mechanic replaced the leaking brake hose on the front wheel.
tube carrying brake fluid in vehicles
The mechanic checked the brake line for leaks.
pressure inside a vehicle stopping system that slows or halts the wheels
The mechanic checked the brake pressure before letting me drive the car.
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- French:frein moteur, ...
- German:Motorbremse, ...
- Italian:freno motore, ...
- Spanish:freno motor, ...
- Portuguese:travão de motor, ...
- Chinese:发动机制动, ...
- Japanese:エンジンブレーキ, ...
- Arabic:فرامل المحرك, ...
- Hebrew:בֶּלֶם־מְנוֹעַ, ...
- Russian:моторный тормоз, ...
- Ukrainian:гальмо двигуна, ...
- Hindi:इंजन ब्रेक, ...
- Bengali:ইঞ্জিন ব্রেক, ...
- Catalan:frenat motor, ...
- Czech:motorová brzda, ...
- Danish:motorbremse, ...
- Dutch:motorrem, ...
- Greek:φρένο κινητήρα, ...
- Hungarian:motorfék, ...
- Khmer:ហ្វ្រាំងម៉ាស៊ីន, ...
- Korean:엔진 브레이크, ...
- Persian:ترمز موتور, ...
- Polish:hamulec silnikowy, ...
- Portuguese (BR):freio motor, ...
- Romanian:frână de motor, ...
- Swedish:motorbroms, ...
- Thai:เบรกเครื่องยนต์, ...
- Turkish:motor freni, ...
- Vietnamese:phanh động cơ, ...
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