Synonyms: accelerator, throttle, throttle valve
Definition: a valve that regulates the supply of fuel to the engine
Similar words: valve
Definition: control consisting of a mechanical device for controlling the flow of a fluid
Synonyms: accelerator, accelerator pedal, throttle, gas, gas pedal, gun
Definition: a pedal that controls the throttle valve
Usage: he stepped on the gas
Similar words: pedal, treadle, foot lever, foot pedal
Definition: a lever that is operated with the foot
Definition: reduce the air supply
Usage: choke a carburetor
Similar words: enrich
Definition: make better or improve in quality
Usage: The experience enriched her understanding; enriched foods
Synonyms: restrain, restrict, confine, bound, limit, trammel, throttle
Definition: place limits on (extent or access)
Usage: restrict the use of this parking lot; limit the time you can spend with your friends
Similar words: contain, control, curb, hold, hold in, check, moderate
Definition: lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
Usage: moderate your alcohol intake; hold your tongue; hold your temper; control your anger
Synonyms: strangle, strangulate, throttle
Definition: kill by squeezing the throat of so as to cut off the air
Usage: he tried to strangle his opponent; A man in Boston has been strangling several dozen prostitutes
Similar words: kill
Definition: cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
Usage: This man killed several people when he tried to rob a bank; The farmer killed a pig for the holidays