Meaning of throttle

Definition of throttle

(noun) a valve that regulates the supply of fuel to the engine
a pedal that controls the throttle valve; "he stepped on the gas"
(verb) place limits on (extent or amount or access); "restrict the use of this parking lot"; "limit the time you can spend with your friends"
kill by squeezing the throat of so as to cut off the air; "he tried to strangulate his opponent"; "A man in Boston has been strangling several dozen prostitutes"
reduce the air supply; "choke a carburetor"

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