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   throttle

   /ˈθrɒtl/

   noun

   • 1. a device controlling the flow of fuel or power to an engine: "the engines were at full throttle"
   • 2. a person's throat, gullet, or windpipe. archaic

   verb

   • 1. attack or kill (someone) by choking or strangling them: "she was sorely tempted to throttle him" Similar chokestranglestrangulategarrotteasphyxiatesmothersuffocatestiflesuppressinhibitstiflecontrolrestraincheckcontainput a/the lid oncrack down onclamp down ondrive undergroundstopput an end tobring to an endendstamp outbring to a stophaltbring to a haltinformal:put paid toput the kibosh onput the stopper ondo for
   • 2. control (an engine or vehicle) with a throttle: "it has two engines that can be throttled"
   • ▪ reduce the power of an engine or vehicle by use of the throttle: "the pitch of the engine fell as the driver throttled back"

   Word Origin late Middle English (as a verb): perhaps a frequentative, from throat; the noun (dating from the mid 16th century in sense 2) is perhaps a diminutive of throat, but the history of the word is not clear.

   Derivatives

   • 1. throttler noun

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishTHROTTLE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   THROTTLE definition: 1. a valve which allows more or less fuel to go into an engine and so changes the power with which…. Learn more.

   • English (US)

     THROTTLE meaning: 1. a valve which allows more or less fuel...

   • Znaczenie Throttle, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     throttle definicja: 1. a valve which allows more or less...

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   • Throttle: Russian Translation

     THROTTLE translate: душить , дроссель . Learn more in the...

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     THROTTLE translate: accélérateur, arrivée de gaz, étrangler....

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3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › throttleThrottle Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the meaning of throttle as a verb and a noun, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Throttle can mean to choke, to regulate the speed of an engine, or to limit the bandwidth of a communication system.

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › throttleTHROTTLE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Throttle definition: a lever, pedal, handle, etc., for controlling or manipulating a throttle valve. . See examples of THROTTLE used in a sentence.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › throttleThrottle - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Definitions of throttle. noun. a valve that regulates the supply of fuel to the engine. synonyms: accelerator, throttle valve. see more. noun. a pedal that controls the throttle valve. synonyms: accelerator, accelerator pedal, gas, gas pedal, gun. see more. verb. place limits on (extent or access)

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishTHROTTLE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Learn the various meanings and uses of the word throttle, from killing or injuring someone by squeezing their throat to controlling the speed of a vehicle or engine. See synonyms, pronunciation, examples, and related terms.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › throttleThrottle - definition of throttle by The Free Dictionary

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   Throttle is a noun or verb that refers to a device or action that regulates the flow of a fluid, such as air or fuel, in an engine. It can also mean to suppress, strangle, or choke something or someone. See different sources and usage examples of throttle.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishTHROTTLE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   Throttle can be a verb meaning to press someone's throat tightly, or a noun meaning the part of a vehicle that controls fuel or power. Learn more about the word, its pronunciation, and translations in different languages.