A machine with two pulleys to hoist load by spinning wheels, polyspast, block and tackle.
The bare end of the nose between the nostrils, especially in ruminants.
A kiln or furnace, often electric, with no direct flames (a muffle furnace)
Anything that mutes or deadens sound.
A warm piece of clothing for the hands.
To wrap (a person, face etc.) in fabric or another covering, for warmth or protection; often with up.
To wrap up or cover (a source of noise) in order to deaden the sound.
To mute or deaden (a sound etc.).
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.