pedal
English → English
(mechanics) Foot lever: a lever worked by the foot to operate or control a vehicle, machine, or musical instrument
The driver slammed his foot down on the brake pedal to avoid hitting the crossing deer.
(English) The driver slammed his foot down on the brake pedal to avoid hitting the crossing deer.
The sustain pedal on a piano allows the notes to ring out even after the keys are released.
(English) The sustain pedal on a piano allows the notes to ring out even after the keys are released.
(transport) To cycle: to propel or operate a bicycle by moving the foot levers in circles
He had to pedal hard to reach the top of the steep hill before the sun went down.
(English) He had to pedal hard to reach the top of the steep hill before the sun went down.
The children love to pedal their tricycles around the neighborhood park every Saturday.
(English) The children love to pedal their tricycles around the neighborhood park every Saturday.
Entry ID: en:en:pedal · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary