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treadle vs throttle

throttle vs treadle

treadle and throttle both are nouns.

treadle and throttle both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
treadle Yes No Yes No
throttle Yes No Yes No
As nouns, throttle is a hyponym of treadle; that is, throttle is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than treadle:
  • treadle: a lever that is operated with the foot
  • throttle: a pedal that controls the throttle valve
treadle (noun) throttle (noun)
a lever that is operated with the foot a valve that regulates the supply of fuel to the engine
a pedal that controls the throttle valve
treadle (verb) throttle (verb)
operate (machinery) by a treadle reduce the air supply
tread over place limits on (extent or amount or access)
kill by squeezing the throat of so as to cut off the air
Difference between treadle and throttle

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