pedal Synonyms

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pedal Meaning

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pedal (n)

a sustained bass note

a lever that is operated with the foot

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pedal (v)

ride a bicycle

operate the pedals on a keyboard instrument

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pedal (a)

of or relating to the feet

Webster

pedal (a.)

Of or pertaining to the foot, or to feet, literally or figuratively; specifically (Zool.), pertaining to the foot of a mollusk; as, the pedal ganglion.

Of or pertaining to a pedal; having pedals.

A lever or key acted on by the foot, as in the pianoforte to raise the dampers, or in the organ to open and close certain pipes; a treadle, as in a lathe or a bicycle.

A pedal curve or surface.

pedal Sentence Examples

  1. The pianist meticulously pressed down on the pedals to enhance the resonance of the piano.
  2. While cycling, I accidentally stepped on the wrong pedal and lost my balance.
  3. The drummer vigorously hit the pedals to create a thunderous beat.
  4. The sewing machine pedal allowed the seamstress to control the speed and direction of the needle.
  5. The pedals of the organ provide a rich and varied range of sounds.
  6. The pedals of the guitar are used to modify the tone or add effects.
  7. I pressed the foot pedal to activate the drill and began drilling into the wall.
  8. The gas and brake pedals in a car control the speed and direction of the vehicle.
  9. The pedals on a bicycle propel it forward when they are turned.
  10. The pedals of a piano accordion are used to change the chords and bass notes.

FAQs About the word pedal

a sustained bass note, a lever that is operated with the foot, ride a bicycle, operate the pedals on a keyboard instrument, of or relating to the feetOf or pert

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The pianist meticulously pressed down on the pedals to enhance the resonance of the piano.

While cycling, I accidentally stepped on the wrong pedal and lost my balance.

The drummer vigorously hit the pedals to create a thunderous beat.

The sewing machine pedal allowed the seamstress to control the speed and direction of the needle.