treadle /ˈtɹɛdl̩/noun 3verb 2forms 3 noun3 •A foot-operated pedal or lever that generates motion.To the rear end of the shaft B, is attached a band wheel, to the periphery of which is attached a strap J, which descends to a treadle, to be operated by the foot, but which requires no description. — 1846 •A device actuated by wheels passing over it. •Chalaza. verb2 •To use a treadle. •To press a specific treadle or sequence of treadles on the loom.You can play with treadling a straight or point twill, treadle just Block A, treadle just Block B, or mix and match all the options. — 2026 formstreadled · treadling · treadles
