Treadle

Quick meaning: Treadle is a noun meaning A foot-operated pedal or lever that generates motion.

Meaning

A foot-operated pedal or lever that generates motion.

More Meanings

1. A device actuated by wheels passing over it.
2. (biology) Chalaza.
3. (intransitive) To use a treadle.
4. (weaving, transitive) To press a specific treadle or sequence of treadles on the loom.

Example Sentences

You can play with treadling a straight or point twill, treadle just Block A, treadle just Block B, or mix and match all the options.

There is an inconspicuous treadle let into the floor and when you step on it an air-operated door-opening mechanism is automatically activated; [...].

To the rear end of the shaft B, is attached a band wheel, to the periphery of which is attached a strap J, which descends to a treadle, to be operated by the foot, but which requires no description.

As a car enters the parking area the front wheels pass over a treadle, causing a timber barrier to lift and allow the motorist to drive in and park. No money is required at this stage. As the car passes over a second treadle, just beyond the entrance, the barrier falls again.

Word Forms

• treadles
• treadling
• treadled

Synonyms for treadle

Depending on context, synonyms include pedal.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include pedal, loom, footpedal, tappet, footswitch, throttle.

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