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throttle noun

  /ˈθɹɑ.tl̩/ , /ˈθɹɑ.təl/ , /ˈθɹɒt.l̩/ , /ˈθɹɔ.təl/
  • 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.
  • The lever or pedal that controls this valve.
Drossel
Gaspedal

throttle verb

  /ˈθɹɑ.tl̩/ , /ˈθɹɑ.təl/ , /ˈθɹɒt.l̩/ , /ˈθɹɔ.təl/
  • (intransitive) To have the throat obstructed so as to be in danger of suffocation; to choke; to suffocate.
drosseln, würgen
  • (transitive) To cut back on the speed of (an engine, person, organization, network connection, etc.).
drosseln
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