A deliberate release of pressure and vapor, such as from a steam engine, or bottling equipment.
A light dusting, as of snow.
To cause a snift; to release pressure and vapor, such as from a steam engine or bottling equipment.
To sniff; to snort or snuff.
To snivel.
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.