throttle
15 synonyms for throttle, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A valve or lever that controls how much fuel or air reaches an engine, and therefore its speed.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
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Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
A valve or lever that controls how much fuel or air reaches an engine, and therefore its speed.
“He eased off the throttle as he approached the corner.”
How to use throttle
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
open the throttle
throttle internet speed
throttle someone
Etymology
From an old diminutive of "throat" — literally "little throat" — since throttling originally meant squeezing someone's windpipe.
Full origin of throttle →Frequently asked questions
What does “throttle” mean?
The word “throttle” means a valve or lever that controls how much fuel or air reaches an engine, and therefore its speed. In plain terms, either the control for an engine's power, or to restrict/choke something.
How do you pronounce “throttle”?
“Throttle” is pronounced THROT-l (/ˈθɹɔ.tl̩/ in IPA).
How do you use “throttle” in a sentence?
Here is “throttle” used in a sentence: “He eased off the throttle as he approached the corner.”
What part of speech is “throttle”?
Depending on how it is used, “throttle” can be a noun and a verb.
Is “throttle” a common word?
“Throttle” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “throttle” have?
“Throttle” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a valve or lever that controls how much fuel or air reaches an engine, and therefore its speed.
