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THROTTLES

(noun, verb)
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Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Throttles.

Throttles - 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

Throttles - 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

"He tightly throttles the steering wheel as he navigates the sharp turn."
"She quickly throttles the engine to avoid a collision."
"The pilot expertly throttles the aircraft to maintain a steady climb."
"He nervously throttles the gas pedal while waiting for the light to turn green."
"The software automatically throttles the processing speed based on system load."
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Word Game Points

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

THROTTLES has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is THROTTLES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, throttles is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
THROTTLES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is THROTTLES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, throttles is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
THROTTLES has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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