pedal
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Definitions
noun
- A lever operated by one's foot that is used to control or power a machine or mechanism, such as a bicycle or pianoβA piano usually has two or three pedals.β
- A foot or footlike part.
- An effects unit, especially one designed to be activated by being stepped on.
- (equestrian) A stirrup.
verb
- To operate a pedal attached to a wheel in a continuous circular motion.βto pedal one's loomβ
- To operate a bicycle.βHe was out of breath from pedalling up the steep hill.β
adjective
- Of or relating to the foot.