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   THROTTLE definition: 1. a valve which allows more or less fuel to go into an engine and so changes the power with which…. Learn more.

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   What does throttling mean?

   • , throt·tled, throt·tling. to stop the breath of by compressing the throat; strangle. to choke or suffocate in any way. to compress by fastening something tightly around. His message was throttled by censorship. Machinery. to obstruct or check the flow of (a fluid), as to control the speed of an engine.

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   What is a throttle in a car?

   • The term throttle has come to refer, informally, to any mechanism by which the power or speed of an engine is regulated, such as a car's accelerator pedal. What is often termed a throttle (in an aviation context) is also called a thrust lever, particularly for jet engine powered aircraft.

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   Can a throttle increase or decrease a car's power?

   • An engine 's power can be increased or decreased by the restriction of inlet gases (by the use of a throttle), but usually decreased. The term throttle has come to refer, informally, to any mechanism by which the power or speed of an engine is regulated, such as a car's accelerator pedal.

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3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › throttleThrottle Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the meaning, synonyms, examples, and history of the word throttle, which can be a verb or a noun. Throttle can mean to choke, to regulate the speed of an engine, or to limit the bandwidth of a communication system.

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   A throttle is a mechanism that controls the flow of fluid or gas into an engine or device. Learn about different types of throttles, such as butterfly valves, throttle bodies and thrust levers, and how they regulate power and speed.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › throttleTHROTTLE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning and usage of the word throttle in different contexts, such as killing, injuring, restricting, or controlling something. Find synonyms, pronunciation, and related terms for throttle in British and American English.

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   to compress by fastening something tightly around. to silence or check as if by choking: His message was throttled by censorship. Machinery. to obstruct or check the flow of (a fluid), as to control the speed of an engine. to reduce the pressure of (a fluid) by passing it from a smaller area to a larger one. throttle.

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8. www.oed.com › dictionary › throttle_nthrottle, n. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English ...

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   Learn the origin, usage, and frequency of the noun throttle, which has five meanings in English, including anatomy, steam engines, and motoring. See examples, synonyms, and related words for throttle in the Oxford English Dictionary.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › throttleTHROTTLE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of throttle as a verb and a noun, and how to say it in different languages. Throttle can mean to press someone's throat tightly or the part of a vehicle that controls fuel or power.