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pedal — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • pedal noun A foot-operated lever used to control or power a machine, such as on a bicycle, car, or piano.
  • treadle noun A foot-operated pedal or lever that generates motion.

Senses

pedal 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.

treadle — full definition

  1. noun A foot-operated pedal or lever that generates motion.
  2. noun A device actuated by wheels passing over it.
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