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 night was very dark, and Jawn leaned out of the cab window, his left hand gripping the throttle lever.
From The Short Line War by Merwin-Webster
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)
Advance spark lever about half way and throttle lever about one-quarter way and depress starter pedal.
From Marvel Carbureter and Heat Control As Used on Series 691 Nash Sixes Booklet S by Anonymous
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