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pedal

noun, verb

/ˈpɛdəl/

Meaning

A foot-operated lever for powering or controlling a mechanism, especially on a bicycle.

He pressed down hard on the bicycle pedal.

hit the pedals

lever, treadle, foot control, stirrup

handle, knob

bicycle pedal, car pedal, press pedal, pedal power

a strong gust of wind, an explosion, or a loud sound; to destroy or shatter by explosion

the general character or attitude of a place, piece of writing, situation, etc.

Written or spoken communication or debate.

A place for the confinement of people accused or convicted of a crime; to imprison.

A part of a tree that grows out from the trunk; a division of an organization or subject.

As a noun: a person who has completed a course of study; As a verb: to complete a course of study su...