The Clue
Choke (8 letter answer)
The Answer
THROTTLE
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Notes
The answer THROTTLE is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
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Definition
THROTTLE as a noun:
1. (accelerator, throttle, throttle valve) = a valve that regulates the supply of fuel to the engine
2. (accelerator, accelerator pedal, gas pedal, gas, throttle, gun) = a pedal that controls the throttle valve; "he stepped on the gas"
THROTTLE as a verb:
1. (restrict, restrain, trammel, limit, bound, confine, throttle) = place limits on (extent or access); "restrict the use of this parking lot"; "limit the time you can spend with your friends"
2. (strangle, strangulate, throttle) = 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"
3. (choke, throttle) = reduce the air supply; "choke a carburetor"