throttled

throt·tle

T t

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [throt-l]
- /ˈθrɒt l/
- /ˈθrɒt.l̩/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [throt-l]
- /ˈθrɒt l/

Definitions of throttled word

noun throttled Also called throttle lever. a lever, pedal, handle, etc., for controlling or manipulating a throttle valve. 1
noun throttled throttle valve. 1
noun throttled the throat, gullet, or windpipe, as of a horse. 1
verb with object throttled to stop the breath of by compressing the throat; strangle. 1
verb with object throttled to choke or suffocate in any way. 1
verb with object throttled to compress by fastening something tightly around. 1

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Origin of throttled

First appearance:

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

1350-1400; (v.) Middle English throtelen, frequentative of throten to cut the throat of (someone), strangle, derivative of throat; (noun) probably diminutive of Middle English throte throat; compare German Drossel

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Parts of speech for Throttled

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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throttled popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 51% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for throttled

verb throttled

gibbeted — (US) Simple past tense and past participle of gibbet.

Just one Synonym for throttled