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Throttle

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Definitions for Throttle

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

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