A device that produces pressure, such as a gas compressor that produces pressurized gas.
An instrument for compressing an artery (especially the femoral artery) or other part.
A device that reduces the dynamic range of an audio signal.
A muscle that compresses certain parts.
A program or algorithm for compressing data.
An apparatus for confining or flattening between glass plates an object to be examined with the microscope; a compressorium.
A machine for compressing gases, especially an air compressor.
A valve that regulates the supply of fuel-air mixture to an internal combustion engine and thus controls its speed; a similar valve that controls the air supply to an engine.
The lever or pedal that controls this valve.
To utter with breaks and interruption, in the manner of a person half suffocated.
To have the throat obstructed so as to be in danger of suffocation; to choke; to suffocate.
To control or adjust the speed of (an engine).
To breathe hard, as when nearly suffocated.
To cut back on the speed of (an engine, person, organization, network connection, etc.).
To strangle or choke someone.