Noun
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a pedal that controls the throttle valve
"he stepped on the gas"
- accelerator pedal - gas pedal -
a valve that regulates the supply of fuel to the engine
- throttle valve
Verb
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reduce the air supply
"choke a carburetor"
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kill by squeezing the throat of so as to cut off the air
"he tried to strangle his opponent"
"A man in Boston has been strangling several dozen prostitutes"
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place limits on (extent or access)
"restrict the use of this parking lot"
"limit the time you can spend with your friends"