throttler
One who chokes
A throttler is someone or something that throttles—that restricts, limits, or chokes.
In computing, a throttler controls the rate of data flow or resource usage: The API throttler prevents servers from being overwhelmed by requests.
More literally, a throttler strangles or suffocates: The killer was described as a throttler who left no marks.
One who kills by constriction
- chokerClose-fitting neck jewelry
- asphyxiatorOne who suffocates
- garrotterOne who throttles
- assailantOne who attacks another
murderer · killer · Boston Strangler · predator · serial killer
Device maintaining steady output
- valveFluid flow controller
- governorState's chief executive
- limiterBoundary-setting device
- controllerDevice directing a system
actuator · damper · modulator · choke · restrictor · servomechanism · adjuster · carburetor
Maximum permitted data transfer
- load balancerDistributes requests across servers
- bottleneckConstriction limiting throughput
- spam filterSoftware blocking unwanted email
- backpressureResistance opposing fluid flow
strangler
One who kills by constriction
- chokerClose-fitting neck jewelry
- asphyxiatorOne who suffocates
- garrotterOne who throttles
assailant · murderer · killer · Boston Strangler · predator · serial killer
regulator
Device maintaining steady output
controller · actuator · damper · modulator · choke · restrictor · servomechanism · adjuster · carburetor · intake
bandwidth cap
Maximum permitted data transfer
- load balancerDistributes requests across servers
- bottleneckConstriction limiting throughput
- spam filterSoftware blocking unwanted email
throttlerlifesaver
Emergency rescue person
rescuer · resuscitator · savior · life-giver · healer
- full throttleMaximum engine power
- at full throttleAt maximum power
- throttle downReduce engine power deliberately
- throttle upIncrease engine output
- throttling downReducing engine power deliberately
- throttled downReduced engine output