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pedal

pe·dal

UK/ˈpɛdəl/ US/ˈpiːdəl/ fairly common

adjective

1.

of or relating to the feet

  • “the word for a pedal extremity is”
  • “'”

noun

1.

a contract whose performance by one party is contingent on the outcome of a bet; unenforceable by statute in most jurisdictions

Synonyms
2.

a lever that is operated with the foot

verb

2.

operate the pedals on a keyboard instrument

Origin

Borrowed from French pédale, Latin pedāl(is). By surface analysis, ped- + -al.

Phrases

  • back pedal brake
  • brake pedal
  • clutch pedal
  • combination pedal
  • foot pedal
  • gas pedal
  • go pedal
  • loop pedal

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