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treadmill

/ˈtɹɛd.mɪl/

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noun

Tapis roulant

A piece of indoor sporting equipment used to allow for the motions of running or walking while staying in one place.

Examples :

"To stay fit, my mom uses the treadmill every morning before work. "

Pour rester en forme, ma mère utilise le tapis roulant tous les matins avant d'aller travailler.

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noun

Manège, tapis roulant

A mill worked by persons treading upon steps on the periphery of a wide wheel having a horizontal axis. It is used principally as a means of prison discipline.

Examples :

"The prisoners used the treadmill as part of their daily regimen. "

Les prisonniers utilisaient le manège dans le cadre de leur régime quotidien.

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noun

Tapis roulant

A mill worked by horses, dogs, etc., treading an endless belt.

Examples :

"In the old factory, a donkey walked in circles on the treadmill, powering the machinery. "

Dans l'ancienne usine, un âne marchait en rond sur le tapis roulant, alimentant les machines.

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