Phrase Hound found 9 phrases and 10 compound words that contain throttle. The most common are listed below. Open throttle in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 9
- full throttleA maximum setting on an engine or motor control: especially, the totally open position of a valve for air intake, but also any corresponding maximum setting.
- at full throttleAs fast as physically possible.
- throttle bodyA part of the air intake system of a fuel injected engine, responsible for regulating the airflow into the engine.
- throttle valveA mechanical or electrical device used to regulate the flow of a fluid entering the engine.
- throttle downTo reduce power to (an engine), reduce speed
- throttle bodiesplural of throttle body: A part of the air intake system of a fuel injected engine, responsible for regulating the airflow into the engine.
- throttle jockeyA person who operates the throttle of any vehicle.
- throttle valvesplural of throttle valve: A mechanical or electrical device used to regulate the flow of a fluid entering the engine.
- throttle jockeysplural of throttle jockey: A person who operates the throttle of any vehicle.
Compound words 10
- throttlelessNot involving a throttle; unthrottled.
- unthrottleTo undo the throttling of; to release from a throttled state.
- throttleableCapable of being throttled.
- autothrottleAn automatic throttle, allowing a pilot to control the power setting of an aircraft's engines by specifying a desired flight characteristic, rather than manually controlling fuel flow.
- throttleholdA stranglehold.
- throttlemanIn offshore powerboat racing, a person who assists the driver by adjusting the trim tab and the hand throttle in order to maximize speed.
- throttlebottomAn incompetent holder of a public office.
- throttlebottomsplural of throttlebottom: An incompetent holder of a public office.
- throttleholdsplural of throttlehold: A stranglehold.
- throttlemenplural of throttleman: In offshore powerboat racing, a person who assists the driver by adjusting the trim tab and the hand throttle in order to maximize speed.