"car breaking" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From car + breaking. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|car|breaking}} car + breaking Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} car breaking (uncountable)
  1. (UK, Commonwealth) The breaking up of cars and other light vehicles for scrap recycling. Tags: Commonwealth, UK, uncountable Related terms: car breaker
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