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pedal

The correct spelling is pedal.

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noun

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The correct spelling is pedal. A lever operated by one's foot that is used to control or power a machine or mechanism, such as a bicycle or piano For example: "A piano usually has two or three pedals."

Usage Examples

A piano usually has two or three pedals.

A small organ commonly has only one or two ranks on the pedal.

to pedal one's loom

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A lever operated by one's foot that is used to control or power a machine or mechanism, such as a bicycle or piano
  2. 2.A foot or footlike part.
  3. 3.An effects unit, especially one designed to be activated by being stepped on.
  4. 4.(equestrian) A stirrup.
  5. 5.The ranks of pipes played from the pedal-board of an organ.

verb

  1. 1.To operate a pedal attached to a wheel in a continuous circular motion.
  2. 2.To operate a bicycle.

adjective

  1. 1.Of or relating to the foot.

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