Throttle Definition & Meaning
throttle
- noun
- a valve that regulates the supply of fuel to the engine
- a pedal that controls the throttle valve; "he stepped on the gas"
- verb
- place limits on (extent or access); "restrict the use of this parking lot"; "limit the time you can spend with your friends"
- kill by squeezing the throat of so as to cut off the air; "he tried to strangle his opponent"; "A man in Boston has been strangling several dozen prostitutes"
- reduce the air supply; "choke a carburetor"
"Throttle" in song lyrics
See how throttle is used in real songs:
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"Skin all in, so ease up on throttle"
3rd Bass — Come In -
"Roadkillin' MC's, with my hand on the throttle"
Ali f/ St. Louis Alumni * — St. Louis Alumni (Bonus Track) -
"Perc outside, with his foot up on the throttle"
Almeen — Standing Alone
Words that rhyme with throttle
Usage tips for "throttle"
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- What does throttle mean?
- a valve that regulates the supply of fuel to the engine a pedal that controls the throttle valve; "he stepped on the gas" place limits on (extent or access); "restrict the use of this parking lot"; "limit the time you can spend with your friends" kill by squeezing the throat of so as to cut off the air; "he tried to strangle his opponent"; "A man in Boston has been strangling several dozen prostitutes" reduce the air supply; "choke a carburetor"
- What part of speech is throttle?
- Throttle is a noun and a verb.
- How many definitions does throttle have?
- Throttle has 5 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).