Pedal

/ˈpɛd.əl/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A lever pushed by the foot to control a mechanism, such as in a bicycle or piano.

He pressed the brake pedal to stop the car.

A foot-operated part of a musical instrument, such as an organ.

The organist skillfully used the pedal to add depth to the music.

A part of a bicycle, which is moved by the rider's foot to propel the bike forward.

She found it difficult to pedal uphill against the wind.

verb

To move by operating the pedals of a bicycle or similar device.

I love to pedal through the park on weekends.

To operate a pedal mechanism.

He learned how to pedal the piano's sustain pedal properly.

From Latin 'pes', meaning 'foot'.

pedal to the metal

To go full speed or to push to the limit.

pedal power

Energy produced through pedaling, typically used in the context of cycling.

step on the pedal

To press down on the pedal to accelerate or increase speed.

bicycle

A two-wheeled vehicle that is powered by pedaling.

treadle

An operating lever or pedal that is moved by the foot.

accelerator

A pedal in a vehicle that controls the speed.

To pedal quickly or efficiently.

She was really pedaling it on the way to work.

To work hard to achieve something.

He's been pedaling like crazy to meet the deadline.