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throttle
/θˈɹɑtəl/ · 8 letters · 6 distinct letters
- noun
a valve that regulates the supply of fuel to the engine
- verb
place limits on (extent or access)
restrict the use of this parking lot
- verb
kill by squeezing the throat of so as to cut off the air
he tried to strangle his opponent
- noun
a pedal that controls the throttle valve
he stepped on the gas
- verb
reduce the air supply
choke a carburetor