n. a lever or pedal moved by the foot as to turn a wheel; v. operate machinery using the above lever
She pushed the treadle to make the sewing machine go.
She pushed the treadle to make the sewing machine go.
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foot pedal; foot lever; pedal
arm
2 syllables
trea-dle
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