throttles
throt-tles
verb
To choke or strangle someone, often to prevent them from breathing.
"He throttles his opponent."
verb
To restrict or control the flow, speed, or activity of something.
"The system throttles data speed."
noun
Levers or pedals that regulate the flow of fuel or power in an engine.
"The pilot pushed the throttles forward."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: limit, trammel, confine, restrict, bound, throttle, strangle, strangulate, choke, throttle valve, accelerator, gas