Accelerator Pedal (Noun)
Meaning
A pedal that controls the throttle valve; "he stepped on the gas".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- She pressed the accelerator pedal to the floor to speed up the car.
- The driver took his foot off the accelerator pedal to slow down for the stop sign.
- He accidentally hit the accelerator pedal instead of the brake pedal and sped through the intersection.
- The mechanic checked the accelerator pedal to make sure it was functioning properly.
- As she merged onto the highway, she stepped on the accelerator pedal to match the speed of the traffic.