treadle

Meaning

Noun

1. A foot-operated pedal or lever that generates motion.
2. A device actuated by wheels passing over it.
3. Chalaza.

Verb

To use a treadle.

Synonyms

pedal

foot pedal

foot lever

step

tread

footboard

trample

tread down

tramp down

footrest

omen

pace

stair

stamp

Translations

pédale

pedal

πεντάλ

ayaklık

pedale

trapper

pedaal

κινώ με πεντάλι

πατητήρι

ποδαρικό

ποδωστήριο

ποδοκίνητος μοχλός

pédaler

pedal

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈtɹɛdl̩/

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English: tredel

Inherited from Old English: tredel

In summary

From Middle English tredel, from Old English tredel; equivalent to tread + -le.