noun
a valve that regulates the supply of fuel to the engine
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noun
a pedal that controls the throttle valve
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- he stepped on the gas
verb
place limits on (extent or amount or access)
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- restrict the use of this parking lot
- limit the time you can spend with your friends
verb
kill by squeezing the throat of so as to cut off the air
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- he tried to strangulate his opponent
- A man in Boston has been strangling several dozen prostitutes
verb
reduce the air supply
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- choke a carburetor