noun
- Colloquial) the application of maximum thrust. (
- usage: "he moved the throttle to the firewall"
- Computing) a security system consisting of a combination of hardware and software that limits the exposure of a computer or computer network to attack from crackers; commonly used on local area networks that are connected to the internet. (
- A fireproof (or fire-resistant) wall designed to prevent the spread of fire through a building or a vehicle. .
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