treadle

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A foot-operated pedal or lever that generates motion.
  2. A device actuated by wheels passing over it.
  3. Chalaza.
verb
  1. To use a treadle.
  2. To press a specific treadle or sequence of treadles on the loom.

Pronunciation

/ˈtɹɛdl̩/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-treadle.wav

Word forms

treadle treadles treadling treadled

Etymology

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

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