pedal

noun
UK: /ˈped.əl/
US: /ˈped.əl/

  1. A lever operated with the foot.

    1. I push the pedal to make the car go.
    2. The piano has three pedals that modify the sound.

  2. A foot-operated mechanism used to power or control a vehicle or machine.

    1. He pressed the accelerator pedal to increase speed.
    2. The bicycle's pedal broke, making it difficult to ride uphill.

Synonyms

lever treadle propel cycle
pedal verb

  1. To push or operate a pedal with your foot.

    1. I pedal my bike to school every day.
    2. She had to pedal hard to get up the steep hill.

  2. To ride a bicycle.

    1. We decided to pedal to the beach instead of driving.
    2. They pedal for miles every weekend, enjoying the scenery.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "pedal" in English means: A lever operated with the foot., A foot-operated mechanism used to power or control a vehicle or machine..

The phonetic transcription of "pedal" is /ˈped.əl/ in British English and /ˈped.əl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "pedal": lever, treadle, propel, cycle.

Example usage of "pedal": "I push the pedal to make the car go.". More examples on the page.