Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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skimp | No | No | Yes | No |
throttle | Yes | No | Yes | No |
skimp (noun) | throttle (noun) |
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a valve that regulates the supply of fuel to the engine | |
a pedal that controls the throttle valve |
skimp (verb) | throttle (verb) |
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subsist on a meager allowance | reduce the air supply |
supply sparingly and with restricted quantities | place limits on (extent or amount or access) |
work hastily or carelessly; deal with inadequately and superficially | kill by squeezing the throat of so as to cut off the air |
limit in quality or quantity |