Pedal

The meaning and definition of Pedal, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

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 piano
    β€œA piano usually has two or three pedals.”
  2. The ranks of pipes played from the pedal-board of an organ.
    β€œA small organ commonly has only one or two ranks on the pedal.”
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.”

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