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Meaning ofthrottlein English

throttle

us//ˈθroʊ.təl//uk//ˈθrɒ.təl//

Pluralthrottles
Past Tensethrottled
Participle Verbthrottling
Third Person Singularthrottles

Definitions

Verb
1. to control engine speed (transitively)
  The driver had to throttle the engine to navigate the steep hill.
2. to cut back on speed (of an engine, etc.)
  The mechanic throttled back the car's speed to avoid overheating.
3. to choke or constrict (someone's airway)
  The attacker tried to throttle the victim to silence them.
Noun
1. a valve regulating engine fuel-air mixture; controls speed
  The throttle valve is crucial for efficient engine performance.
2. a lever or pedal controlling the valve
  The driver pressed the throttle pedal to accelerate the car.

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