throttling

throt·tle  (thrtl)

n.

1. A valve that regulates the flow of a fluid, such as the valve in an internal-combustion engine that controls the amount of vaporized fuel entering the cylinders.

2. A lever or pedal controlling such a valve.

tr.v. throt·tled, throt·tling, throt·tles

1.

a. To regulate the flow of (fuel) in an engine.

b. To regulate the speed of (an engine) with a throttle.

2. To suppress: tried to throttle the press.

3. To strangle; choke.

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[Short for throttle valve, from throttle, to strangle, choke, from Middle English throtelen, probably from throte, throat; see throat.]

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throttler n.

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throttling - the act of suffocating (someone) by constricting the windpipe; "no evidence that the choking was done by the accused" strangling, strangulation, choking suffocation, asphyxiation - killing by depriving of oxygen