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pedal

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noun

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

  1. To operate a pedal attached to a wheel in a continuous circular motion.β€œto pedal one's loom”
  2. To operate a bicycle.β€œHe was out of breath from pedalling up the steep hill.”

adjective

  1. Of or relating to the foot.

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