treadle
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l noun
1.
a lever or the like worked by continual action of the foot to impart motion to a machine.
2.
a platform, as on a bus or trolleycar, for opening an exit door.
verb (used without object)
3.
to work a treadle.
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treadle (ˈtrɛdəl) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | a. a rocking lever operated by the foot to drive a machine |
| b. (as modifier): a treadle sewing machine | |
| —vb | |
| 2. | to work (a machine) with a treadle |
| [Old English tredel, from trǣde something firm, from tredan to | |
| 'treadler | |
| —n | |
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Example sentences
The treadle valve supply lines in the cab had been cut for removal of the valve and oil was found inside the lines.
The treadle displacement was converted to actual displacement via an electro-mechanical servo.
The beam is broken and an electrical signal is generated when an axle crosses the treadle.
The patch machine shall be guarded to prevent the operator's hands entering the punch area, and the foot treadle shall be guarded.
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