ˈθrɔtl n. & v. --n. 1 a (in full throttle-valve) a
valve controlling
the flow of
fuel or
steam etc. in an
engine. b (in full throttle-lever) a
lever or pedal operating
this valve. 2 the
throat,
gullet, or
windpipe. --v.tr. 1 choke or
strangle. 2
prevent the
utterance etc.
of. 3
control (an engine or steam etc.)
with a throttle. øthrottle
back (or down)
reduce the
speed of (an engine or vehicle) by throttling. øøthrottler n. [ME throtel (v.), perh. f. THROAT +
-LE(4): (n.) perh. a dimin. of THROAT]