throttle lever
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of throttle lever
First recorded in 1860–65
Example Sentences
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He moved the throttle lever, and the boat moved out into the middle of the watercourse and gathered speed slowly.
From Slate • Jun. 10, 2019
Little to do but push the throttle lever forward.
From "The Road" by Cormac McCarthy
The engineer was on his feet now, hand on the throttle lever, although it was open as wide as it could be pulled.
From The Duke Of Chimney Butte by Ivory, P. V. E. (Percy Van Eman)
Engineer Robertson swayed easily to the oscillation as, with one side of his intent face toward me, he clutched the throttle lever, until he called hoarsely as his fingers moved along it.
From Lorimer of the Northwest by Dewey, Alfred James
"Humph!" said Alec, patting the throttle lever affectionately.
From Neighbours by Stead, Robert J. C.
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