noun
Meaning 1
A pedal (foot-operated lever).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Phrase guide
foot pedal
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noun
Meaning 2
a lever that is operated with the foot
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: pedal, treadle, foot lever
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: lever
Narrower terms: accelerator, accelerator pedal, gas pedal, gas, throttle, gun, brake pedal, clutch, clutch pedal, soft pedal, sustaining pedal, loud pedal
History
Etymology
From foot + pedal.