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Throttle

/ˈθrɒt(ə)l/noun / verb
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As a noun, a throttle is a device, such as a valve or lever, that controls the flow of fuel or air in an engine to regulate speed and power, commonly found in vehicles and machinery. As a verb, it means to restrict or suppress something, like limiting resources in computing or choking off growth, reflecting its evolution from literal to metaphorical uses in modern technology and everyday constraints.

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