restrictor

Noun

Meaning

restrictor (plural restrictors)

Anything that restricts

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Synonyms

snare bracket inductor arrester suppressor spark gap abridger constrictor limiter reactance throstle reefing confiner stipulator circumscriber

Antonyms

accelerator deliverer extender

Phrases with the word

restrictor valve

Examples

Earnhardt swept both races for the year at Talladega, leading some to conclude that Earnhardt's talent had become limited to the restrictor plate tracks, which require a unique skill set and an exceptionally powerful racecar to win. Source: Internet

NASCAR eventually adopted a restrictor plate to limit top speeds for the 7.0L engine as teams switched to small-block 358 cu.in. (5.9L) engines. Source: Internet

It is one of the four restrictor plate races on the Sprint Cup schedule. Source: Internet

The R8s (which were built to old LMP900 regulations) received a narrower air inlet restrictor, reducing power, and an additional convert of weight compared to the newer LMP1 chassis. Source: Internet

This later became known as restrictor plate racing. Source: Internet

We say that the rate of water flow through an aperture restrictor is proportional to the difference in water pressure across the restrictor. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

restrictivism restrictivist restrictocin restrictor valve restrictory restrike