Treadle (Noun)
Meaning
A lever that is operated with the foot.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The old sewing machine used a treadle to power the needle up and down.
- She sat at the antique pedal organ, pressing the treadle gently with her toe.
- To supply water to the local village, the community used a traditional irrigation pump operated by a foot treadle.
- In her craft class, she learned to use a kick wheel with a treadle to shape and spin her pottery.
- Skilled operatives on the production line used a foot treadle to control the welding equipment.