throttle
/ˈθrɑtəl/
verb
- To control or limit the flow of something, especially fuel or air to an engine, or to reduce speed or power.
- The pilot throttled the engines back to prepare for landing.
- He throttled down the motorcycle as he entered the residential area.
- You need to throttle the air intake to keep the engine running smoothly.
- To strangle or choke someone by squeezing their throat.
- In the movie, the villain tried to throttle the hero with a rope.
- He was so angry that he looked like he wanted to throttle his opponent.
- The attacker grabbed her from behind and began to throttle her.
- To suppress or restrict something, such as freedom, growth, or expression.
- Censorship can throttle creativity and free speech.
- High taxes threatened to throttle the economic recovery.
- The new regulations could throttle small businesses with excessive paperwork.
noun
- A device that controls the flow of fuel or air to an engine, used to regulate speed or power.
- The pilot adjusted the throttle to maintain altitude.
- He opened the throttle wide and the car roared down the track.
- She pushed the throttle forward to increase the boat's speed.
- The lever, pedal, or handle that operates such a device.
- He pressed the throttle pedal to the floor to accelerate.
- The driver released the throttle and coasted to a stop.
- The motorcycle's throttle is on the right handlebar.
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