noun🔗ShareA foot-operated pedal or lever that generates motion."The seamstress pushed down on the sewing machine's treadle with her foot, starting the needle moving. "machinedevicetechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo use a treadle."The seamstress had to treadle the sewing machine carefully to control the speed of the stitching. "machinetechnologyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading