Definition of
throttle is the dictionary form of throttled Definition of throttle
1
[ noun ] a valve that regulates the supply of fuel to the engine

Synonyms

accelerator throttle_valve

2
[ verb ] place limits on (extent or access)

Synonyms

limit confine restrict restrain bound trammel

Examples

"restrict the use of this parking lot" "limit the time you can spend with your friends"

3
[ verb ] kill by squeezing the throat of so as to cut off the air

Synonyms

strangle strangulate

Examples

"he tried to strangle his opponent" "A man in Boston has been strangling several dozen prostitutes"

4
[ verb ] reduce the air supply; of carburetors

Synonyms

choke

5
[ noun ] a pedal that controls the throttle valve

Synonyms

accelerator gas gun gas_pedal accelerator_pedal

Examples

"he stepped on the gas"

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throttle throttler throttlehold throttling

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