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Meaning of pedal
noun
- A lever operated by one's foot that is used to control or power a machine or mechanism, such as a bicycle or piano Example: A piano usually has two or three pedals.
- A foot or footlike part.
- An effects unit, especially one designed to be activated by being stepped on.
- (equestrian) A stirrup.
- The ranks of pipes played from the pedal-board of an organ. Example: A small organ commonly has only one or two ranks on the pedal.
verb
- To operate a pedal attached to a wheel in a continuous circular motion. Example: to pedal one's loom
- To operate a bicycle. Example: He was out of breath from pedalling up the steep hill.
adjective
- Of or relating to the foot.
Source: Free Dictionary API.
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