throttle
- Noun. 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.
- Noun. The lever or pedal that controls this valve.
- Verb. To cut back on the speed of an engine, a person or organization.
- Verb. To strangle or choke someone.
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