autothrottle en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈɔ.toʊˌθɹɔ.təl/ (General-American)
- [ˈɔ.ɾoʊˌθɹɔ.ɾəl] (General-American)
Etymology
From auto- + throttle.
Meanings
- An automatic throttle, allowing a pilot to control the power setting of an aircraft's engines by specifying a desired flight characteristic, rather than manually controlling fuel flow.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| autothrottles | Number=Plur | lexicographic |