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Uncommonthrottle
The correct spelling is throttle.
How to pronounce throttle
/ˈθɹɒtəl/
nounIPA: /ˈθɹɒtəl/
Say it like: Thr-ott-le
The correct spelling is throttle. A valve that regulates the supply of fuel-air mixture to an internal combustion engine and thus controls its speed; a similar valve that controls the air supply to an engine.
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Meanings
noun
- 1.A valve that regulates the supply of fuel-air mixture to an internal combustion engine and thus controls its speed; a similar valve that controls the air supply to an engine.
- 2.The lever or pedal that controls this valve.
- 3.The windpipe or trachea.
verb
- 1.To cut back on the speed of (an engine, person, organization, network connection, etc.).
- 2.To strangle or choke someone.
- 3.To have the throat obstructed so as to be in danger of suffocation; to choke; to suffocate.
- 4.To breathe hard, as when nearly suffocated.
- 5.To utter with breaks and interruption, in the manner of a person half suffocated.
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