Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Throttle.
How to pronounce throttle:
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Throttle - as a noun
A valve that regulates the supply of fuel to the engine
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
acceleratorthrottle valveA pedal that controls the throttle valve
Example: "He stepped on the gas"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
acceleratoraccelerator pedalgasgas pedalgunThrottle - as a verb
Place limits on (extent or amount or access)
Example: "Restrict the use of this parking lot"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
boundconfinelimitrestricttrammelHypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Kill by squeezing the throat of so as to cut off the air
Example: "He tried to strangulate his opponent"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
stranglestrangulateHypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"He pushed the throttle forward to increase the speed of the engine."
"The pilot pulled back on the throttle to slow down the plane."
"The race car driver stepped on the throttle to accelerate."
"The motorcycle's throttle was stuck, causing it to go at full speed."
"She adjusted the throttle to maintain a steady pace on her boat."
Word Game Points
Is THROTTLE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, throttle is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
THROTTLE has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.
Is THROTTLE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, throttle is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordTHROTTLE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.
Is THROTTLE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, throttle is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordTHROTTLE has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.
