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1. throttle

noun. ['ˈθrɑːtəl'] a valve that regulates the supply of fuel to the engine.

Etymology

  • throtlen (Middle English (1100-1500))

Rhymes with Throttle Valve

Sentences with throttle-valve


1. Noun Phrase
Open the throttle valve until the vent valve just closes.

2. Noun Phrase
Check to ensure the carburetor is not flooded and the throttle valve is open.

3. throttle

verb. ['ˈθrɑːtəl'] kill by squeezing the throat of so as to cut off the air.

Etymology

  • throtlen (Middle English (1100-1500))

5. throttle

verb. ['ˈθrɑːtəl'] reduce the air supply.

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  • throtlen (Middle English (1100-1500))

8. valve

noun. ['ˈvælv'] the entire one-piece shell of a snail and certain other molluscs.

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  • valva (Latin)

10. valve

noun. ['ˈvælv'] one of the paired hinged shells of certain molluscs and of brachiopods.

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  • valva (Latin)