Associations to the word «Treadle»

Wiktionary

TREADLE, noun. A foot-operated pedal or lever that generates circular motion.
TREADLE, verb. To use a treadle.

Dictionary definition

TREADLE, noun. A lever that is operated with the foot.
TREADLE, verb. Tread over; "the brick maker treadles over clay to pick out the stones".
TREADLE, verb. Operate (machinery) by a treadle.

Wise words

Since a politician never believes what he says, he is quite surprised to be taken at his word.
Charles de Gaulle