1. a valve that controls the flow of fuel or air to an engine

1. to choke or strangle someone by squeezing their throat
2. to control or limit the speed of an engine by adjusting the throttle
3. to suppress or restrain something

Examples

• The pilot pushed the throttle forward to increase speed.
• She had to throttle back the engine as they approached the dock.
• The attacker tried to throttle his victim.
• The new regulations will throttle economic growth.
• He opened the throttle wide on his motorcycle.
• The company decided to throttle production due to low demand.
• The throttle cable snapped during the race.