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Meaning of throttle
throttle (n)
a valve that regulates the supply of fuel to the engine
a pedal that controls the throttle valve
throttle (v)
place limits on (extent or amount or access)
kill by squeezing the throat of so as to cut off the air
reduce the air supply
throttle (n.)
The windpipe, or trachea; the weasand.
The throttle valve.
throttle (v. t.)
To compress the throat of; to choke; to strangle.
To utter with breaks and interruption, in the manner of a person half suffocated.
To shut off, or reduce flow of, as steam to an engine.
throttle (v. i.)
To have the throat obstructed so as to be in danger of suffocation; to choke; to suffocate.
To breathe hard, as when nearly suffocated.
throttle Sentence Examples
- The driver floored the throttle, propelling the car forward with explosive acceleration.
- A racing throttle response provides instant engine power with minimal delay.
- The throttle body controls the airflow into the engine, modulating its power output.
- Electronic throttle control allows precise control of engine performance by adjusting the throttle position sensor.
- The pilot gently advanced the throttle, easing the plane into a shallow climb.
- The engineer adjusted the throttle to maintain a constant engine speed during testing.
- The mechanic discovered a faulty throttle cable that was causing intermittent engine stalling.
- Quad bikes often feature a thumb throttle for ease of operation in rough terrain.
- The locomotive's throttle was set to half-power, allowing it to maintain a steady pace.
- In emergency situations, the throttle can be used to quickly shut off fuel supply to the engine.
FAQs About the word throttle
a valve that regulates the supply of fuel to the engine, a pedal that controls the throttle valve, place limits on (extent or amount or access), kill by squeezi
choke, strangle,garotte, suffocate, garrote,asphyxiate, smother, stifle
restore, revive, restore, revive,resuscitate, resuscitate,
The driver floored the throttle, propelling the car forward with explosive acceleration.
A racing throttle response provides instant engine power with minimal delay.
The throttle body controls the airflow into the engine, modulating its power output.
Electronic throttle control allows precise control of engine performance by adjusting the throttle position sensor.
