throstle
throstle

throttle


Definition: Meaning of, throttle in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈθrɒt(ə)l /

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Prsesent Past Past Participle
throttle throttled throttled
Present Participle Third Person Singular
throttling throttles
[transitive]
  1. to kill or injure someone by holding their throat very tightly so that they cannot breathe [=  strangle]
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  2. to make it difficult or impossible for something to succeed
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Singular Plural
throttle throttles
[countable]
  1. technical a piece of equipment that controls the amount of FUEL going into a vehicle's engine
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  2. full throttle as fast or as much as possible
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throttle used in phrases

  • hand throttle (noun)
    1. a hand-operated lever that controls the throttle valve
  • throttle valve (noun)
    1. a valve that regulates the supply of fuel to the engine
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throttle used in phrasal verbs

  • throttle back (phrasal verb)
    1. to reduce the speed of a vehicle by reducing the supply of fuel to the engine
  • throttle up (phrasal verb)
    1. to increase the speed of a vehicle by increasing the supply of fuel to the engine
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