treadle
treadle · treadles
педаль
Fußhebel
A foot-operated pedal or lever that generates motionA foot-operated pedal or lever that generates motion.
/ˈtɹɛdl̩/
Meaning
3 sensesA foot-operated pedal or lever that generates motion.
Fußhebel
педа́льpedálʹ
a lever that is operated with the foot
A device actuated by wheels passing over it.
Chalaza.
Translations
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Origin
From Middle English tredel, from Old English tredel; equivalent to tread + -le.From Middle English tredel, from Old English tredel; equivalent to tread + -le.
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Forms
plural: treadlesSynonyms
3 synonymsClose in meaning
- a lever that is operated with the foot:pedalfoot pedalfoot lever