pedal — a lever pressed by the foot to control a mechanism
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a lever pressed by the foot to control a mechanism
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpɛdəl/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother still pedals her vintage bicycle to the market every morning.
- He accidentally hit the wrong pedal and honked the horn instead of braking.
- The piano teacher showed her how to use the sustain pedal effectively.
pedal
NOUN[/ˈpɛdəl/]
a lever pressed by the foot to control a mechanism
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin 'pes' (foot), this word originally referred to tools and devices related to the foot. It evolved to denote any mechanism or device operated by foot action.
Breakdown
pes (foot) + -al (relating to) = relating to or operated by the foot
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother still pedals her vintage bicycle to the market every morning.”
“He accidentally hit the wrong pedal and honked the horn instead of braking.”
“The piano teacher showed her how to use the sustain pedal effectively.”
“She decided to pedal to work instead of driving to reduce her carbon footprint.”
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