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throttle

/ˈθɹɒt.l̩/

Meaning 1

to choke or strangle something

“He tried to throttle the engine to start the car.”
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Illustration of throttle: to choke or strangle something

Meaning 2

control that regulates engine speed

“He pressed the throttle to speed up the boat.”
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Illustration of throttle: control that regulates engine speed