Throttle (Noun)
Meaning 1
A valve that regulates the supply of fuel to the engine.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- As the nurse adjusted the throttle on the old biplane, the engine roared to life.
- He had to carefully regulate the throttle on his motorcycle to keep the engine running smoothly on the steep hill.
- The throttle on the speedboat had a peculiar adjuster that made it tricky to maneuver.
- The pilot instinctively opened the throttle to full to maximize the engine's power.
- The repair manual instructed her to inspect the choke and clean or replace it before attempting to adjust the throttle.
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Meaning 2
A pedal that controls the throttle valve; "he stepped on the gas".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- She floored the throttle as she sped down the highway.
- The car's engine sputtered and died as he took his foot off the throttle.
- The throttle stuck and the bicycle refused to accelerate.
- He gently eased off the throttle as he began his descent.
- She let up on the throttle as she approached the intersection.