throttled

Meanings

• Verb

  To restrict the flow or supply of something, especially by artificial means.

  - "The dam was throttled to control the water level."
  - "The engine was throttled back to save fuel."
  - "The manager throttled the employee's promotion due to poor performance."

• Verb

  To choke or strangle someone.

  - "The mugger throttled the victim and stole his wallet."
  - "The wrestler throttled his opponent during the match."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with throttled
potpourri , bottle , mottled

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Variants

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throttle , throttled , throttler , throttlers , throttles , throttling , throttle back , throttled back , throttles back , throttling back

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Etymology

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From the Old English word 'throtle', meaning 'to choke' or 'throttle'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'throttle' is also used in aviation to refer to the control that regulates the fuel flow to the engine.

2. The word 'throttle' comes from the Old English word 'throtle', which means 'to choke' or 'throttle'.

3. In motorsports, a 'throttle map' is a graphical representation of how the throttle position affects engine performance.

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Related Concepts

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1. Throttle control: A mechanism used to regulate the flow of fluid or gas, such as in an engine or a dam.

2. Throttle effect: A phenomenon in fluid dynamics where a sudden contraction or expansion of a fluid flow causes an increase or decrease in pressure and velocity, respectively.

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Culture

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Throttled is often used in the context of controlling or restricting the flow of something, such as water or fuel. It can also be used metaphorically to refer to limiting someone's progress or opportunities.

How to Memorize "throttled"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a dam with a lever that controls the flow of water. Visualize turning the lever to restrict the flow, thus 'throttling' it.

2. associate
   

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

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Throttling the flow' to remember the meaning of the word.

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