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

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