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throttle
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[ˈθrɒtl], (Noun)
Definitions:
- a device controlling the flow of fuel or power to an engine
(e.g: the engines were at full throttle)
- a person's throat, gullet, or windpipe
Phrases:
Origin
:
late Middle English (as a verb): perhaps a frequentative, from throat; the noun (dating from the mid 16th century in sense 2) is perhaps a diminutive of throat, but the history of the word is not clear
[ˈθrɒtl], (Verb)
Definitions:
- attack or kill (someone) by choking or strangling them
(e.g: she was sorely tempted to throttle him)
- control (an engine or vehicle) with a throttle
(e.g: it has two engines that can be throttled)
Phrases:
Origin
:
late Middle English (as a verb): perhaps a frequentative, from throat; the noun (dating from the mid 16th century in sense 2) is perhaps a diminutive of throat, but the history of the word is not clear
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