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Definition of Treadle
1. Verb. Tread over. "The brick maker treadles over clay to pick out the stones"
2. Noun. A lever that is operated with the foot.
Exact synonyms: Foot Lever, Foot Pedal, Pedal
Specialized synonyms: Accelerator, Accelerator Pedal, Gas, Gas Pedal, Gun, Throttle, Brake Pedal, Clutch, Clutch Pedal, Soft Pedal, Loud Pedal, Sustaining Pedal
Group relationships: Bicycle, Bike, Cycle, Wheel, Automotive Vehicle, Motor Vehicle, Organ, Pipe Organ
Generic synonyms: Lever
Derivative terms: Pedal
Specialized synonyms: Accelerator, Accelerator Pedal, Gas, Gas Pedal, Gun, Throttle, Brake Pedal, Clutch, Clutch Pedal, Soft Pedal, Loud Pedal, Sustaining Pedal
Group relationships: Bicycle, Bike, Cycle, Wheel, Automotive Vehicle, Motor Vehicle, Organ, Pipe Organ
Generic synonyms: Lever
Derivative terms: Pedal
3. Verb. Operate (machinery) by a treadle.
Definition of Treadle
1. n. The part of a foot lathe, or other machine, which is pressed or moved by the foot.
Definition of Treadle
1. Noun. A foot-operated pedal or lever that generates circular motion. ¹
2. Verb. To use a ''treadle''. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Treadle
1. to work a foot lever [v -LED, -LING, -LES]
Medical Definition of Treadle
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1. The part of a foot lathe, or other machine, which is pressed or moved by the foot.
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