polkea — meaning in English
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English meaning
Senses
polkea is used for these senses in English:
- pedal To operate a pedal attached to a wheel in a continuous circular motion.
- ride roughshod over (transitive, idiomatic) To treat (someone) roughly or without care, control, moderation, or respect; to act in a bullying manner toward (someone); to damage (someone or something).
- treadle (intransitive) To use a treadle.
pedal — full definition
- noun A foot-operated lever used to control or power a machine, such as on a bicycle, car, or piano.
- noun An effects unit for an electric guitar or other instrument, typically switched on by stepping on it.
- verb To push the pedals of a bicycle or similar machine, especially in a steady circular motion.
treadle — full definition
- noun A foot-operated pedal or lever that generates motion.
- noun A device actuated by wheels passing over it.