compressor vs throttle

compressor

noun
  • 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. 

throttle

noun
  • 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. 

verb
  • 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. 

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