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Meaning of pedal

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

pedal

Pronunciation:

noun

Definitions

  1. A lever operated by one's foot that is used to control or power a machine or mechanism, such as a bicycle or piano

    Example: A piano usually has two or three pedals.

  2. A foot or footlike part.

  3. An effects unit, especially one designed to be activated by being stepped on.

  4. (equestrian) A stirrup.

verb

Definitions

  1. To operate a pedal attached to a wheel in a continuous circular motion.

    Example: to pedal one's loom

  2. To operate a bicycle.

    Example: He was out of breath from pedalling up the steep hill.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Of or relating to the foot.