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Meaning
Noun
●
In Bicycle parts:
A
lever
operated
by
one's
foot
that
is used to
control or power a
machine
or
mechanism
, such as a
bicycle
or piano
●
In Medicine & Bicycle parts:
an
orthopedic
structure or a
footlike
part.
●
In Music & Bicycle parts:
An
effects unit
, especially one
designed
to be
activated
by being
stepped
on.
●
In Equestrianism & Bicycle parts:
A stirrup.
●
In Music & Bicycle parts:
The
ranks
of
pipes
played
from the pedal-board of an organ.
Verb
●
To
operate
a
pedal
attached
to a
wheel
in a
continuous
circular
motion.
●
In Bicycle parts:
To
operate
a bicycle.
Adj
●
Of or
relating
to the foot.
Sourced from
Wiktionary
Origin
pedal
English
pédale
French
Sourced from
Etym
Related
Brake
Wheel
Motor
Lever
Throttle
Accelerator
Knob
Crank
Clutch
Axle
Ride
Piston
Brakes
Paddle
Shifter
Bike
Bicycle
Gear
Pulley
Pump
Roller
Wheels
Footswitch
Compressor
Grip
Rotor
Valve
Shaft
Tire
Actuator
Saddle
Screw
Engine
Bolt
Pad
Solenoid
Torque
Lift
Belt
Servo
Blade
Swing
Walk
Foot
Car
Skid
Joystick
Coil
Freewheel
Handlebars
Flywheel
Turntable
Handle
Spin
Move
Seat
Gearbox
Propeller
Steering Wheel
Ride Cymbal
Whammy Bar
More
Rhymes
Medal
Pedal
Peddle
Needle
Meddle
Beadle
Treadle
Intermeddle
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