A force compounded by means of a lever rotating around a pivot; see torque.
The debt-to-equity ratio.
The ability to earn very high returns when operating at high-capacity utilization of a facility.
The use of borrowed funds with a contractually determined return to increase the ability to invest and earn an expected higher return, but usually at high risk.
Any influence which is compounded or used to gain an advantage.
To use; to exploit; to manipulate in order to take full advantage (of something).
The lever or pedal that controls this valve.
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.
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.