used mainly as a fuel in internal-combustion engines n a state of excessive gas in the alimentary canal n a pedal that controls the throttle valve n a fossil fuel in the gaseous state
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forces grease into parts of a machine n a pedal that controls the throttle valve n the discharge of a firearm as signal or as a salute in military ceremonies v shoot with a gun
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n a valve that regulates the supply of fuel to the engine n a pedal that controls the throttle valve v place limits on (extent or access) v kill by squeezing the throat of so as to cut off the air v reduce the air supply
