noun
treadle
Treadle (noun) means a pedal you push with your foot to make a machine work.
noun
1
A pedal you push with your foot to make a machine work.
2
A device that is set off when a wheel rolls over it.
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Etymology
This word comes from Middle English tredel, which itself developed from Old English tredel; it can equally be analysed as tread plus -le.
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What is the meaning of treadle?
"treadle" (noun) means a pedal you push with your foot to make a machine work.
What is another word for treadle?
Other words for "treadle" include pedal.
What are the different meanings of treadle?
"treadle" has 2 main meanings: 1. A pedal you push with your foot to make a machine work; 2. A device that is set off when a wheel rolls over it.
