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throttle

To press the throat to stop breathing, or a speed control.

Meanings of «throttle»

1 · verb

to squeeze someone's throat tightly to stop them breathing

The attacker tried to throttle his victim from behind.

2 · noun

a control that adjusts the speed of an engine

She turned the throttle slowly to increase her speed.

Similar: acceleratorgas pedalspeed control

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