pedale — meaning in English

English meaning

• pedal noun A foot-operated lever used to control or power a machine, such as on a bicycle, car, or piano.
• throttle noun A valve or lever that controls how much fuel or air reaches an engine, and therefore its speed.
• treadle noun A pedal you push with your foot to make a machine work.

Senses

pedale is used for these senses in English:

• pedal A lever operated by one's foot that is used to control or power a machine or mechanism, such as a bicycle or piano.
• treadle A foot-operated pedal or lever that generates motion.

pedal — full definition

1. noun A foot-operated lever used to control or power a machine, such as on a bicycle, car, or piano.
2. noun An effects unit for an electric guitar or other instrument, typically switched on by stepping on it.
3. verb To push the pedals of a bicycle or similar machine, especially in a steady circular motion.

throttle — full definition

1. noun A valve or lever that controls how much fuel or air reaches an engine, and therefore its speed.
2. verb To restrict or slow something down, such as an engine, a network connection, or activity.
3. verb To choke or strangle someone by gripping their throat.

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