throttle — a device that controls the flow of fuel or power to an engine
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a device that controls the flow of fuel or power to an engine
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈθrɑːtl/
Korean meaning: 엔진으로 가는 연료나 동력의 흐름을 조절하는 장치, 가속페달
Korean pronunciation: **스**로틀
Example Sentences
- The race car driver went full throttle on the final lap, leaving his competitors in the dust.
- My internet provider seems to throttle my connection speed whenever I'm binge-watching Netflix.
- She wanted to throttle her noisy neighbor who played loud music at 3 AM every night.
throttle
NOUN//ˈθrɑːtl//
a device that controls the flow of fuel or power to an engine
The pilot advances the throttle to increase engine power for takeoff
Check the model, fix the throttle, empty bottle tells the tale!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English 'throtlen' or 'throtten', derived from 'throte' (throat). The word originally referred to strangling or choking, later applied to controlling the flow of fuel in engines by analogy to restricting airflow through the throat.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The race car driver went full throttle on the final lap, leaving his competitors in the dust.”
“My internet provider seems to throttle my connection speed whenever I'm binge-watching Netflix.”
“She wanted to throttle her noisy neighbor who played loud music at 3 AM every night.”
“The new regulations could throttle the growth of small businesses in the area.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
Antonyms
Related
Want to master 19,000+ words?
Sign up free for flashcards & quizzes.