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Pedal: meaning, definitions and examples

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pedal

 

[ หˆpษ›dษ™l ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

bicycle

A foot-operated lever used for powering a bicycle.

Synonyms

bike pedal, cycle pedal, foot lever

Examples of usage

  • She pushed down on the pedal to start moving.
  • Make sure to use both pedals when riding a bike.
Context #2 | Noun

music

A lever on a piano, organ, or other musical instrument that is pressed by the foot to produce a sound.

Synonyms

foot lever, musical pedal

Examples of usage

  • He used the pedal to sustain the notes on the piano.
  • The organist skillfully controlled the pedals while playing.
Context #3 | Verb

action

To press or operate a pedal.

Synonyms

operate, press, push

Examples of usage

  • She pedaled the bicycle up the hill.
  • He pedaled the sewing machine with his foot.

Translations

Translations of the word "pedal" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pedal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅ‡เคกเคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Pedal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pedal

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะตะดะฐะปัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pedaล‚

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒšใƒ€ใƒซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pรฉdale

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pedal

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท pedal

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŽ˜๋‹ฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฏูˆุงุณุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pedรกl

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pedรกl

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ธๆฟ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pedal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fรณtstig

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะตะดะฐะปัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒ”แƒ“แƒแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pedal

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pedal

Word origin

The word 'pedal' originated from the Latin word 'pedฤlis', which means 'of the foot'. It first appeared in English in the early 17th century. The concept of pedals has been integral to various inventions, from bicycles to musical instruments, allowing for foot-powered control and operation.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,142, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.