spjäll — meaning in English

English meaning

• damper noun Something that spoils an otherwise good mood or occasion.
• throttle noun A valve or lever that controls how much fuel or air reaches an engine, and therefore its speed.

Senses

spjäll is used for these senses in English:

• damper A valve or movable plate in the flue or other part of a stove, furnace, etc., used to check or regulate the draught of air.

damper — full definition

1. noun Something that spoils an otherwise good mood or occasion.
2. noun A metal plate or valve inside a fireplace, stove, or duct that controls airflow.
3. noun A device that reduces vibration or shock in a mechanical system.

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.

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