THROTTLING
10 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun
Definition of THROTTLING
To cut back on the speed of (an engine, person, organization, network connection, etc.).
To strangle or choke someone.
To have the throat obstructed so as to be in danger of suffocation; to choke; to suffocate.
The temporary reduction of bandwidth through a communications network by controlling the package flow rate, in order to minimise congestion.
Reduction in amount of chemical or other fluid in process such as a heating or ventilation system.
Reduction in flow rate between two points caused by an intermediate restriction, device, structure or configuration.
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Is THROTTLING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, THROTTLING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: THROTTLING uses 10 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for THROTTLING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | t | h | r | o | t | t | l | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14 |
| WWF | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 16 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in THROTTLING
100 words from the letters in THROTTLING
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How to Use THROTTLING in Word Games
THROTTLING is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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