A treadle (from Old English: tredan, "to tread") is a foot-powered lever mechanism; it is operated by treading on it repeatedly. A treadle, unlike some other types of pedals, is not directly mounted on the …

The meaning of TREADLE is a swiveling or lever device pressed by the foot to drive a machine.

TREADLE definition: a lever or the like worked by continual action of the foot to impart motion to a machine. See examples of treadle used in a sentence.

treadle (ˈtrɛdəl) n (Mechanical Engineering) a. a rocking lever operated by the foot to drive a machine

There are TreadleOn social events, too, both in-person, by-post, and online. Although electric sewing machines ("tailed") are technically off topic, they are often mechanically similar and we are not …

Men and women, children and parents, were operating treadle pumps, often under colorful canopies for some relief from the sun.

Treadle definition: A pedal or lever operated by the foot for circular drive, as in a potter's wheel or sewing machine.

Definition of treadle noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

A treadle is a device or mechanism that is typically operated by foot to drive a machine or tool, often in a rhythmic manner. It converts the up-and-down motion of the foot into a rotary motion used in various …

4 days ago · /ˈtrɛdl/ IPA guide Other forms: treadles; treadled; treadling Definitions of treadle noun a lever that is operated with the foot synonyms: foot lever, foot pedal, pedal