Phrase guide
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noun
An accelerator; a foot control for fuel flow.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Canada, US
Topics: automotive, transport, vehicles
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
a pedal that controls the throttle valve
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: accelerator, accelerator pedal, gas, throttle, gun
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: pedal, treadle, foot pedal, foot lever
History
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