treadle

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Synonyms: treacle, treddle, trendle

Antonyms: treacle, treddle, trendle

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Noun

1. A [[foot]]-[[operated]] [[pedal]] or [[lever]] that generates [[motion]].
2. A device actuated by wheels passing over it.
3. {{lb|en|biology}} [[chalaza|Chalaza]].

Verb

1. {{lb|en|intransitive}} To use a treadle.
2. {{lb|en|weaving|transitive}} To [[press]] a specific treadle or sequence of treadles on the [[loom]].

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