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

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

2 days ago · A treadle lathe has totally different feeds and speeds than a regular powered wood lathe has. For example, I've been playing around turning a piece of cherry wood.

/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

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

A treadle (from ang|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 crank (see …

trea•dle (tred′ l), n., v., -dled, -dling. n. a lever or the like worked by continual action of the foot to impart motion to a machine. a platform, as on a bus or trolleycar, for opening an exit door. v.i. to work a …