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TRAILING THROTTLE [1 record]

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Record 1 2010-05-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Motor Vehicles and Bicycles
DEF

To run with a closed throttle at a speed dictated by that of the vehicle it drives, as on a decline.

OBS

Trailing throttle defined as: engine condition when, with the accelerator pedal released, engine speed is above idle and being driven by the car's momentum, eg when running downhill in gear.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes
DEF

Fait de laisser rouler un véhicule automobile sur sa lancée en relevant le pied de l'accélérateur.

CONT

Des sifflements superflus se font [...] entendre surtout à la retenue.

Spanish

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