szelep — meaning in English

English meaning

• throttle noun A valve or lever that controls how much fuel or air reaches an engine, and therefore its speed.
• valve noun A device that controls or directs the flow of liquid or gas through a pipe or opening.

Senses

szelep is used for these senses in English:

• throttle valve
• valve device that controls the flow of a gas or fluid

throttle — full definition

1. noun A valve or lever that controls how much fuel or air reaches an engine, and therefore its speed.
2. verb To restrict or slow something down, such as an engine, a network connection, or activity.
3. verb To choke or strangle someone by gripping their throat.

valve — full definition

1. noun A device that controls or directs the flow of liquid or gas through a pipe or opening.
2. noun A flap-like structure in the body, such as in the heart, that allows fluid to flow in only one direction.

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