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Meaning of pedal
A foot-operated lever or device used to control or operate something, especially a vehicle or a musical instrument.
Etymology of pedal
The word "pedal" comes from the Latin word "pedalis," meaning "of the foot," and the Latin word "ped," meaning "foot"
The word "pedal" has been used in English since the 15th century to refer to a foot-operated lever or device, and its meaning has expanded over time to include various types of devices and mechanisms operated by the foot
Synonyms
foot-operated lever
treadle
foot pedal
accelerator
brake
clutch
gear
lever
button
switch
control
mechanism
device
footboard
accelerator pedal
brake pedal
clutch pedal
gearshift
shifter
throttle
accelerator lever
pedal pusher
footrest
floorboard
lever arm
actuator
controller
operator
manipulator
foot-operated device
foot-controlled device
mechanical device
foot-activated device
pedal mechanism
Definitions
- A flat or shaped part that is pressed by the foot to operate or control something, such as the pedals of a bicycle, car, or piano
- A device or mechanism that is operated by a foot pedal, such as a pedal bin or a pedal pump
- A flat or shaped part that is pressed by the foot to play a musical instrument, such as a piano or an organ
Usage Examples
- She pressed the pedal to the metal to accelerate the car
- The pianist's fingers danced across the keys as she pressed the pedal to sustain the note
- The cyclist pedaled furiously to climb the steep hill
- The driver had to press the pedal to engage the clutch and shift gears