treadle

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a lever that is operated with the foot
  2. verb tread over
  3. verb operate (machinery) by a treadle

Etymology

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

In classic literature

Synonyms

pedal, foot pedal, foot lever

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