Sekirov Dictionary

pedal

/ˈpɛdəl/

noun 5
verb 2
adjective 1
forms 5
phrases 1

noun5

•
A lever operated by one's foot that is used to control or power a machine or mechanism, such as a bicycle or piano.
- There are three pedals on manual cars, two on automatics.
- A piano usually has two or three pedals.
An effects unit, especially one designed to be activated by being stepped on.
•
The ranks of pipes played from the pedal-board of an organ.
- A small organ commonly has only one or two ranks on the pedal.
an orthopedic structure or a footlike part.
(humorous) A stirrup.

verb2

To operate a pedal attached to a wheel in a continuous circular motion.
•
To operate a bicycle.
- He was out of breath from pedalling up the steep hill.

adjective1

Of or relating to the foot.

forms

pedaled · pedalled · pedaling · pedalling · pedals

Phrases with pedal

pedal to the metal
At maximum speed.

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