Throttle
/θrˈɑtəl/
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Definition
(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.
Sentence Examples
When she saw the marks all over the wall, she wanted to throttle the toddler.
I need to drop these useless perceptions to take full throttle over my life.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The pilot pushed the ____ forward to increase the speed of the engine and begin the aircraft's takeoff today.