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pedals

/ˈpɛdəlz/

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noun

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."

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noun

A foot or footlike part.

Examples :

"The child's tricycle had flower-shaped pedals. "

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noun

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

Examples :

"The guitarist arranged his pedals on the floor, ready to stomp on them to create different sounds during the song. "

music electronics device

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noun

(equestrian) A stirrup.

Examples :

"The rider adjusted the pedals to fit her boots comfortably before mounting the horse. "

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noun

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."

music organ part

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verb

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

Examples :

""She pedals her bicycle to school every morning." "

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verb

To operate a bicycle.

Examples :

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