ped·al
 pedal
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- pronunciation:
- pe
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l
- parts of speech:
- noun, intransitive verb, transitive verb, adjective
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Homophone Note, Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a lever operated by the foot to provide driving power or to control or adjust the action of a machine.
bicycle pedalsa car's accelerator pedal
- similar words:
- throttle
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| definition 2: |
a foot-operated lever on a musical instrument, esp. a piano.
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
pedals, pedaling, pedaled |
| definition 1: |
to operate or use a pedal or pedals.
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| definition 2: |
to ride a bicycle.
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| definition: |
to operate the pedal or pedals of.
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
of or concerning a foot or feet.
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| definition 2: |
of, concerning, or using a pedal or pedals.
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