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throttle

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1. throttle - Noun

2. throttle - Verb

Meaning

The windpipe, or trachea; the weasand.

The throttle valve.

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.

To have the throat obstructed so as to be in danger of suffocation; to choke; to suffocate.

To breathe hard, as when nearly suffocated.

Source: Webster's dictionary

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limit the time you can spend with your friends Source: Internet

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he tried to strangulate his opponent Source: Internet

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Anti-skid braking systems use sensors to control the brakes, while cruise control affects throttle position. Source: Internet

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