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Vocabulary Entry
treadle
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A treadle is a lever or pedal operated by foot, often used in machinery or sewing machines.
Example Sentences
"She pressed the treadle of the sewing machine to start stitching."
"The treadle on the loom allowed for efficient weaving."
"Many vintage sewing machines utilize a treadle instead of an electric motor."
V
verb
To treadle means to operate machinery or a device using the feet, particularly through a pedal.
Example Sentences
"He had to treadle the machine to keep it running smoothly."
"She learned how to treadle as she worked on her sewing skills."
"They treadled the bike's pedals to gain enough speed for the uphill climb."