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Throttles
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.
📖 Definitions of "Throttles"
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.
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