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treadle

noun verb

A lever that is operated with the foot

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Word Facts

Word length
7
Starts with
T
Ends with
E
Contains
RE
Scrabble score
8

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈtɹɛdl̩

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Meaning

Definitions

noun

  1. A lever that is operated with the foot

verb

  1. Tread over

    “The brick maker treadles over clay to pick out the stones”

verb

  1. Operate (machinery) by a treadle

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Example Sentences

The brick maker treadles over clay to pick out the stones

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