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throttles Definition and Meaning in English (throttles definition)

verb
Synonyms:strangleschokessuffocates
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Throttles definition: To choke or strangle someone or something, often to prevent movement or sound.

Definitions of Throttles

  1. 1verb

    To choke or strangle someone or something, often to prevent movement or sound.

  2. 2verb

    To control the flow of fuel or power to an engine, thereby regulating its speed or output.

  3. 3noun

    Devices, typically levers or pedals, used to control the flow of fuel or power to an engine.

Example Sentences

“The villain often throttles his victims in old movies.”

“The pilot carefully throttles the engine for a smooth landing.”

“The car has dual throttles for better performance.”

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infinitivethrottle
past tensethrottled
present participlethrottling
agent nounthrottler

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Throttles definition: To choke or strangle someone or something, often to prevent movement or sound.
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'Throttles' translates to 'throttles' in English. Throttles definition: To choke or strangle someone or something, often to prevent movement or sound.
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