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pedal

/ˈpɛdəl/

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noun

Pedal, Tritt

A lever operated by one's foot that is used to control or power a machine or mechanism, such as a bicycle or piano

Examples :

"A piano usually has two or three pedals."

Ein Klavier hat normalerweise zwei oder drei Pedale.

machine vehicle music technology device part

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noun

Fußteil

A foot or footlike part.

Examples :

"The bicycle's pedal was stuck, so I couldn't ride it. "

Das Fußteil des Fahrrads war blockiert, also konnte ich es nicht fahren.

part machine vehicle

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noun

Effektgerät, Fußschalter

An effects unit, especially one designed to be activated by being stepped on.

Examples :

"My guitar teacher showed me how to use the wah pedal to make my solos sound more interesting. "

Mein Gitarrenlehrer hat mir gezeigt, wie ich das Wah-Pedal benutzen kann, um meine Soli interessanter zu machen.

music electronics device machine

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noun

Steigbügel

(equestrian) A stirrup.

Examples :

"The rider adjusted the length of the pedal so her leg wouldn't get tired during the long trail ride. "

Die Reiterin passte die Länge des Steigbügels an, damit ihr Bein während des langen Ausritts nicht müde wurde.

vehicle utensil

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noun

Die Pfeifenreihen, die vom Pedal eines Orgels gespielt werden

The ranks of pipes played from the pedal-board of an organ.

Examples :

"A small organ commonly has only one or two ranks on the pedal."

Eine kleine Orgel hat normalerweise nur ein oder zwei Reihen auf dem Pedal.

music organ part

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verb

Treten

To operate a pedal attached to a wheel in a continuous circular motion.

Examples :

"To keep the bicycle moving, the boy had to pedal steadily. "

Um das Fahrrad in Bewegung zu halten, musste der Junge stetig treten.

vehicle machine action

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verb

In die Pedale treten

To operate a bicycle.

Examples :

"He was out of breath from pedalling up the steep hill."

Er war außer Atem vom In-die-Pedale-Treten den steilen Hügel hinauf.

vehicle sport action

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adjective

Fuß-, Pedal-

Of or relating to the foot.

Examples :

"The pedal portion of the bicycle was designed with a comfortable grip for the rider's foot. "

Der Pedalteil des Fahrrads wurde mit einem bequemen Griff für den Fuß des Fahrers entworfen.

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