Treadled: meaning, definitions and examples
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treadled
[ ˈtrɛd.əld ]
mechanical device
Treadled refers to the action of operating a mechanical device using a foot-powered mechanism. This term is often associated with sewing machines where a pedal is used to control the movement. The act of treadling allows for hands-free operation while engaging the machine to perform its task. It originated in contexts where manual labor was common, particularly in textile production.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She treadled the sewing machine to stitch the fabric together.
- The artisan expertly treadled the looms to create beautiful patterns.
- He trained his foot to treadle smoothly while focusing on his craftsmanship.
Translations
Translations of the word "treadled" in other languages:
🇵🇹 com pedal
🇮🇳 पेडल वाला
🇩🇪 pedalbetrieben
🇮🇩 berpedal
🇺🇦 на педалях
🇵🇱 napędzany pedałem
🇯🇵 ペダル式の
🇫🇷 à pédale
🇪🇸 con pedal
🇹🇷 pedallı
🇰🇷 페달식의
🇸🇦 مدفوع بالدواسة
🇨🇿 pedálový
🇸🇰 pedálový
🇨🇳 踏板驱动的
🇸🇮 s pedalom
🇮🇸 me pedali
🇰🇿 педальмен жұмыс істейтін
🇬🇪 პედალით
🇦🇿 pedal ilə
🇲🇽 con pedal
Etymology
The term 'treadle' comes from Middle English 'tredlen', which is derived from the word 'tread', meaning to step or walk on. Historically, treadling was an important action in various industries, particularly in weaving and sewing. With the advent of the Industrial Revolution, machines that utilized treadles became more prominent, allowing individuals to operate machinery efficiently without using their hands. As technology advanced, the treadle became a symbol of earlier mechanical ingenuity and craftsmanship in fields such as textile production.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #43,228, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.