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/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.
Etymology
From Latin 'pes', meaning 'foot'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
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.
Related Words
Slang Meanings
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.