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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

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  1. 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