throttle
//ˈθrɒt.əl//
Noun
throttleSingular
throttlesPlural
1
A device controlling the flow of fuel or power to an engine, especially the valve in a vehicle that regulates the amount of air and fuel entering the engine.
He pushed the throttle forward to accelerate the car.
2
The lever or pedal that operates this device.
He pushed the throttle forward to increase speed.
Verb
throttleInfinitive
throttlePresent tense
throttledPast tense
throttledPast participle
throttlingPresent participle
throttlesThird-person singular
1
To attack or kill someone by choking or strangling them.
The attacker tried to throttle the victim with his bare hands.
2
To suppress, control, or restrict something.
The government decided to throttle spending on non-essential projects.
3
To reduce the speed or power of an engine by controlling the throttle.
The pilot throttled the engine before landing.