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throttle

/ˈθɹɒtəl/

Meanings
  • noun

    A control used to regulate the power output of an engine or machine.

    - "The throttle controls the speed of the car engine."
    - "The pilot adjusted the throttle to maintain altitude."
  • verb

    To restrict or limit the flow of something, such as data or information.

    - "The company throttled internet access for heavy users."
    - "The firewall throttled incoming traffic to prevent overload."

Pronunciation
  1. /ˈθɹɒtəl/



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  2. /ˈθɹɒtəl/



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Synonyms

accelerator , gas , gas pedal
Rhymes
Words rhyming with throttle
hottle , mottle , pottle , tottle
Variants
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throttle , throttled , throttler , throttlers , throttles , throttling , at full throttle , throttle back , throttled back , throttles back , throttling back
Etymology
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Originally derived from the Old English word 'throttel' meaning 'throttle, choke, or strangle'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'throttle' is also used in aviation to refer to the control used to regulate engine power.

  2. In racing, drivers often 'flat-out throttle' their vehicles, meaning they apply maximum throttle without lifting off the gas pedal.


Related Concepts
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  1. accelerator: Another name for the throttle in automotive contexts.

  2. throttle body: A component in an engine that houses the throttle valve.


Culture
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In automotive culture, the term 'throttle' is often used metaphorically to refer to excitement or aggression, as in 'giving it full throttle'.

How to Memorize "throttle"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a car engine and imagine the throttle as the control that regulates the flow of fuel and air to the engine.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'throttle' with the concept of control or regulation.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Throttle is to Control Throttling' to remember the meaning.


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