|
|
1. (n.) treadle
a lever or the like worked by the foot to impart motion to a machine.
2. (v.i.) treadle
to work a treadle.
Etymology: (bef. 1000; ME tredel stairstep, OE. See tread , -le)
|
| Definition of 'treadle' |
Princeton's WordNet |
|
1. (verb) pedal, treadle, foot pedal, foot lever
a lever that is operated with the foot
2. (verb) treadle
tread over
"the brick maker treadles over clay to pick out the stones"
3. (verb) treadle
operate (machinery) by a treadle
|
| Definition of 'treadle' |
Webster Dictionary |
|
1. (noun) treadle
the part of a foot lathe, or other machine, which is pressed or moved by the foot
2. (noun) treadle
the chalaza of a bird's egg; the tread
|
|
|
|
|
| Alternative search options for 'treadle' |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Definitions of treadle 
