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THROTTLED

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Throttled.

Throttled - as a noun

A valve that regulates the supply of fuel to the engine

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
acceleratorthrottle valve

A pedal that controls the throttle valve

Example: "He stepped on the gas"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
acceleratoraccelerator pedalgasgas pedalgun

Throttled - as a verb

Kill by squeezing the throat of so as to cut off the air

Example: "He tried to strangulate his opponent"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
stranglestrangulate
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Reduce the air supply

Example: "Choke a carburetor"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
choke

Example Sentences

"She throttled the engine of her motorcycle and sped off."
"The company throttled the internet speed for heavy data users."
"The pilot throttled the plane's engines for landing."
"She held her breath and throttled her emotions, not wanting to cry in front of everyone."
"He gently throttled the goose's neck to prevent it from biting him."
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Word Game Points

Is THROTTLED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, throttled is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

THROTTLED has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is THROTTLED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, throttled is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
THROTTLED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is THROTTLED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, throttled is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
THROTTLED has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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