1. devices that control the flow of fuel or air to an engine

1. controls the speed of an engine by regulating fuel or air flow
2. chokes or strangles someone by gripping their throat
3. restricts or limits something severely

Examples

• The motorcycle has two throttles for precise speed control.
• She throttles the engine to climb the steep hill.
• The new regulations throttle small business growth.
• He throttles back the power as he approaches the dock.
• The company throttles internet speeds during peak hours.
• The pilot throttles up for takeoff.
• Heavy taxes throttle economic development.